Company Summary
Amazing Explorers Academy is a new concept in pre-school learning that is setting a higher standard for early childhood education. Our company is currently experiencing rapid expansion both via franchising and corporate-owned locations in Texas, Florida and eventually, nationwide.
The entire Amazing Explorers Academy preschool experience is designed to provide the youngest among us with a “vision of the future” via a truly innovative early learning environment that is unlike any other. It was created by a taskforce of leading thinkers in a broad range of multidisciplinary fields including university professors, technology experts and community leaders. They realized that early childhood is the critical moment when humans are most open to learning and exploration. Therefore, it is the most crucial period for introducing the skills and concepts that will be essential for success in the 21st century and beyond. STEAM Exploration Unlike many traditional preschools that simply provide basic daycare, each Amazing Explorers Academy location is expressly formulated to deliver a comprehensive educational curriculum that inspires both “confidence” and “passion” in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) at the earliest possible age. Aside from having a dedicated STEAM activity area that is central to the school’s design, these topics are incorporated into every possible situation, from the guided “play” of the youngest learners to the “project-based learning” of older students. The result is better problem solving, more creativity, openness to collaboration and enhanced critical thinking. These are just some of the essential “life skills” that our Amazing Explorers Academy parents are truly excited about when they decide to enroll their children at one of our locations.
Technology and Innovation Amazing Explorers Academy is constantly innovating in terms of facilities, curriculum, safety, programming, and team development. We are committed to using advanced technology in every possible aspect of our business, from the in-class cameras that give both parents and staff a sense of security and transparency, to our custom AEA mobile app which promotes better teacher-parent communication about important daily events, achievement and student milestones. We are reducing paperwork, classroom clutter and waste by moving old-fashioned forms or reports to modern electronic versions. And, we are implementing advanced online systems for staff training, onboarding and daily school management, thereby ensuring that every member of our team has every possible resource to be Amazing, right at their fingertips.
Join Us! Now is the moment to join a fast-growing, highly motivated, future oriented team of child care and education specialists who are committed to creating a better tomorrow today. If you have ever imagined helping our most eager and adaptable young learners develop the skills and interests that will be most relevant for success in the 21st century and beyond, come be a part of something special!
Job Description - School Nutrition Aide
JOB SUMMARY
The School Nutrition Aide is responsible for meeting the daily food and nutrition requirements for Amazing Explorers Academy students at this location in accordance with all company, state and regulatory guidelines. This includes frequent interaction with children, parents and teachers in a way that conforms with socially appropriate behavior for a preschool setting.
Daily tasks include assembling the components of each day’s meals and snacks in a timely manner, delivering meals to and from each classroom at scheduled times and clearing/cleanup of meal materials when appropriate. It also includes keeping an inventory of all food, paper and other supplies as needed for the kitchen. This role may require frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting to engage with the children, serve meals or stock supplies.
All activities of the School Nutrition Aide will follow strict food safety practices and proper sanitation methods. This means maintaining the kitchen and food prep areas in a way that is hygienic, safe and available for inspection at all times. All required training is paid.
JOB DUTIES, TASKS, AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Interacts with children and models socially appropriate behavior while delivering food or snacks to and from the classroom
● Requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting to engage with children at their level
● Follows all safety policies and security procedures documenting any accidents/incidents, immediately communicating any issues or concerns to the Director
● Cooks and prepares meals by strictly following the recipes contained within the AEA standardized lunch and snack menus
● Solely responsible for unloading the food order from the food truck, which requires bending, stooping, lifting, overhand reaching, and putting all food items away in their designated areas
● Successfully completes each food order by visually maintaining all inventories and writing or typing each order in adherence to all AEA food and nutrition guidelines
● Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen, including all utensils and cookware, by washing all dishes, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning all of the kitchen areas (including, but not limited to the floors, countertops, stove tops, and student eating areas) and disposing of waste and cleaning products in an appropriate manner. The listed tasks require frequent bending, stooping, lifting, pulling, and reaching.
● Strictly adheres to all safety and sanitary standards through visual reading and interpreting of OSHA procedures to maintain a safe environment for children
● Regularly checks the temperature gauges in the freezer(s) and refrigerator(s)
● Performs kitchen-related maintenance including cleaning up leftover or uneaten food and returning them to their proper receptacles
● Returns supply and cleaning items to their proper locations when tasks are completed
● Regularly communicates, both verbally or in writing, with parents regarding Director-approved menu changes and food service schedules.
● Attends all staff meetings as scheduled by Director
● Maybe required to take additional training classes or courses as required by Amazing Explorers Academy or any state or regulatory agency
● Maybe required to take the required Department of Children and Families 45 hour childcare courses or other state required classes or certifications
● Other job duties as assigned
● Note: The listed job duties, tasks and responsibilities do not represent an exhaustive list. To successfully perform this job, an applicant and/or employee must be able to perform each of the listed essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS
● Minimum 18 years old
● Must meet state licensing requirements for education including maintaining in-service hours as required by state licensing agencies or accrediting bodies
● Must meet all standards and requirements relating to education and experience as set by the state and accreditation agent.
● Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent
● Prefer prior cooking experience in a childcare center or related field
● Prefer CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to obtain once hired
● Must be able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in the English language.
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person