KidsPoint Classroom Aide

A KidsPoint Classroom Aide is a caring, enthusiastic individual who assists with various activities in the classroom, working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. This could include supporting with educational activities, arts and crafts, physical fitness, or general play. Under the direction of the Site Director and on-site teachers, KidsPoint Classroom Aides are responsible for assisting teachers with various tasks to ensure children can gain the essential skills vital to reaching their full potential.

KidsPoint Child Care programs (managed by Waypoint) serve over 500 children daily through three Learning Center & Preschools, eleven before/after school sites, and multiple Summer Day Camps. Providing a warm, welcoming environment to children ages 6 weeks through 12 years-old, KidsPoint instills a love of learning through exploration-driven skill development.

Part-time with flexible hours between 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Must be able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule.

 

·        Must be at least 16 years old

·        Must pass a criminal background check

·        Must complete online Mandatory Reporter training

·        Excellent communication skills

·        Tolerance and openness to different world views and sensitivity to other cultures and languages

·        Experience with children is preferred, but not required

·        Opportunity to serve and share from one’s own life experience

·        Learn from youths’ experiences that may differ from your own

·        Develop/grow critical leadership skills

·        Satisfaction of working with children during formative years of development

·        Exposure to diverse cultures and backgrounds