Classroom Assistant

EXEMPT: No SALARY LEVEL: $18.75 - $22.25

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Education LOCATION: Assigned Center

SUPERVISOR: Lead PCG HOURS: Monday-Friday; 12 months/year

DATE: 08/25/2022 APPROVED BY: HR Manager

AGENCY BACKGROUND: The objective of Sonoma Community Action Network (Sonoma CAN) is to partner with low-income families and individuals to help them achieve economic and social empowerment, build community, and advocate for social and economic justice. Sonoma CAN operates a wide variety of programs benefiting low-income Sonoma County residents.

Our Mission: Sonoma CAN is a catalyst for equitable transformation, aligning partners and resources to implement values-based, data-driven, community-led solutions that help families reach their full potential.

Our Vision: We see our Sonoma County transformed into an empowered community of thriving families where every child is raised with joy, justice, and connection.

Our Promise: Sonoma CAN changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Working at SonomaCAN

At Sonoma Community Action Network (SonomaCAN), we believe that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our team and help us better serve our community. We are committed to fair hiring practices and a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the opportunity to grow professionally.

We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. Our hiring process complies with all federal, state, and local laws related to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals who meet the qualifications to apply.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: The pay for this position ranges from $18.75 to $22.25 per hour, depending on experience. Sonoma CAN offers a generous benefits package available on the first day of the month after your date of hire that includes:

• Medical insurance through Kaiser or Sutter is 80-95% paid by the employer for employee premiums, plus 50% paid by the employer for dependent coverage
• Elective dental, vision insurance, FSA, and Accident insurance.
• Employer-paid $10k of life insurance with expandable options
• Employer-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) plan with a 2% contribution and an additional 1% matched contribution after one year of service
• Employee assistance program, CalPerks
• 3 weeks paid time off (winter and spring breaks)
• 96 hours of sick time per year (4 hours accrued per pay period) based on full-time work
• 1 floating personal day
• 16 paid holidays

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

With supervision, assist teaching staff in planning and implementing routines for infants and toddlers; assist with food service in the center; assist in communication with non-English-speaking families, as guided by Head Start Performance Standards, Service Area Written Plans, Procedures, and Policies, and California State Community Care Licensing regulations. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the Agency’s policies and applicable federal and state laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With direction, implement meal service and clean-up for Early Head Start classes
• Follow instructions for finishing, holding, and storing foods to assure optimal safety and quality of meals at the center
• Actively participate in the distance learning model of instruction when required
• Assist Lead and primary caregivers in implementing routines for infants and toddlers; assist in diapering routines
• Assist with special and ongoing projects relevant to classroom activities
• Assist in communications with non-English speaking families, including but not limited to, classroom activities and home visits
• Has meaningful, respectful conversations with children throughout each day
• Encourages language development in children in the primary and secondary languages
• Serve as a classroom substitute on an emergency basis and cover breaks for other staff as needed
• Promote good health and nutrition and provide an environment that contributes to the prevention of illness; share in daily cleaning and sanitizing procedures
• Follow the regular cleaning schedule of food service equipment and area to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary area, as approved by the Food Service Supervisor and/or Nutrition Manager
• Ensures food service supplies are ordered in a timely manner
• Maintains warm, friendly, and professional working relationships with children, parents, and coworkers
• Assist in the maintenance of appropriate records for food service activities
• Ensure confidentiality of client information and records
• Assists in the screenings and observations of children
• Assume specific assignments, as required by the supervisor
• Participate in trainings and meetings, as required
• Participate in the team-building process within the program by using established communication channels in a constructive and productive manner that enhances the team effort
• The health, safety, and supervision of children in the program is essential; therefore, every employee is responsible for the care and supervision of children while they are present at the center
• Other relevant duties as assigned