Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Open Space Early Learning Center is currently hiring for a Classroom Assistant/Kitchen Support position! If you are passionate about working with our littlest humans and ensuring they are well-fed and also have the opportunity to learn how to grow and thrive in their environment, we would love to meet you!

We offer comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive working environment!

Classroom Job Duties include but are not limited to:

Assist in classrooms as outlined in the Daily Schedule

Remain flexible in classroom assignments in order to maintain the safety of all students

Assist staff with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.

Provide breaks and lunches for classroom teachers

Assist in all areas of daily center activities, including meal preparation and serving

Meeting the individual needs of every child by interacting with them to encourage and support play, exploration, and learning

Collaborating with families to create inclusive and culturally relevant classroom and curriculum

Providing a fun, welcoming, warm and safe classroom environment

Professional daily interactions and active communication with children, co-workers, and parents.

Meeting and following requirements of all licensing agencies

Kitchen Job Duties include but are not limited to:

Meeting and following requirements as of all licensing agencies.

Serving all meals, including breakfast, lunch, snack, being especially mindful of allergies

Is aware of daily attendance when making food and working independently to ensure that all meals are served on time

Responsible for ordering all meals, and meal related items

Maintaining a working professional relationship with food vendors

Maintaining records of food allergies, and ensuring classrooms have knowledge of food allergens

Organizes the foodservice environment and takes responsibility for maintaining it, including general upkeep.

Maintains proper sanitation in the kitchen, common areas, janitorial closet, and storage areas

Keeps food and cleaning supply inventory in proper amounts (including paper towels, gloves, and hand soap)

Remain in compliance with DCFS and The Chicago Department of Public Health sanitation standards while prepping fun and healthy snacks and meals that are catered in.

Qualifications

American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR & First Aid training

New Illinois Food Handler or Food Manager's License

Current Gateways Membership

Inccrra Training: Sudden Infant Death

Inccrra Training: Shaken Baby Syndrome

Inccrra Training: Trauma Informed Practice

Mandated Reporter Training

Physical within last 6 months

Proof of TB Test, TDAP, and 2 Doses of MMR and immunization

Proof of a completed primary series of Covid-19 vaccination

3 letters of recommendation

Proof of Education -- Official Transcripts or HS Diploma

Personnel will have a fingerprinting and/or criminal investigation report completed