Program Assistant (Non-Profit) provides operational and administrative support for one or more programs of a non-profit organization. Contributes to fundraising, budgeting, research, and community outreach efforts. Being a Program Assistant (Non-Profit) prepares a program event calendar, schedules meetings, and coordinates training sessions. Responds to inquiries from the public with information and materials. Additionally, Program Assistant (Non-Profit) processes and maintains a database related to donors, fundraising, volunteers, and partners using a client relationship management (CRM) or another system and generates reports. Assists with the creation of promotional materials, mailings, or website content. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Program Assistant (Non-Profit) work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Program Assistant (Non-Profit) typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary/Objective
Performs a combination of instructional tasks to assist and support the teacher, the goals and objectives of individual children, and the overall classroom environment.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assists teacher with implementation of curricula in the classroom
Applies knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
Assists with daily activities, including but not limited to; regular instruction, diapering/toileting, napping, mealtime, etc.
Assists in maintaining a comprehensive system for assessing and tracking child progress
Cooperates with parents to build and support home school connections by providing parents with information about curriculum and school readiness
Maintains relationships with community partners by being proactive and supportive of program needs
Maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment through continued awareness and maintaining commitment to keeping all children safe
Assists in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s)
Complies with the Head Start Performance Standards and all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Works collaboratively with teacher
Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training as required
Monitors Head Start Buses as requested
Ensure that a minimum of 15 clock hours of allowable professional development is completed annually.
Competencies
Diversity/Inclusion
Ethics/Integrity
Attention to detail
Organizational Understanding
Professionalism
Problem Solving
Reliability
Tact
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility
Work Environment
This position operates in a classroom environment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a regular part time position. Days and hours of work are planned in advance and schedule is provided at the beginning of each program year. In order to meet the needs of the agency, permanent or temporary changes and/or modifications to the schedule may occur as dictated by management.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although out-of-area travel may be expected upon notice.
Required Education and Experience
High School Diploma/General Education Degree
Preferred Education and Experience
Child Development Associate or equivalent
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Approved Physical Exam
Additional Requirements
Valid Kentucky driver’s license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory background checks. Pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing as required. State required minimum vehicle liability insurance and uninsured motorist insurance. Any/all other testing or applicable checks required by local, state, or federal law.
AP/EEO Statement
Gateway Community Action provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Competitive Benefits – paid leave, health, dental, vision, life & CERS Retirement.
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