1:1 Preschool Special Needs Caregiver — Make a Difference

COMMUNITY UNLIMITED INC; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Monthly stipend program

TEACH sponsorship

Job summary

Community Unlimited is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Preschool Special Needs Caregiver for the Harper Creek GSRP classroom. This full-time, hourly role supports a preschool-aged child with special needs within a collaborative team and follows individual education plans.

You will coordinate with teachers, families, and partners, participate in planning, attend staff meetings, and complete required professional development hours. Summer training may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working in a child-related field with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Experience supporting children with disabilities, developmental needs, behavioral needs, or IEPs is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with children, families, coworkers, educators, and community partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow applicable licensing, educational, and organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with a preschool-aged child with special needs, providing support with communication, development, basic skills, toileting, classroom participation, and daily routines.
• Ensure accommodations and supports identified in the child’s IEP are consistently provided.
• Support implementation of the HighScope curriculum, family activities, instructional services, GSRP programming, CACFP requirements, ASQs, and other assessments as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Follow all mandated-reporting requirements for suspected child abuse or neglect, including immediate verbal reporting and required written follow-up.
• Provide appropriate, positive behavioral guidance and treat every child with dignity and respect.
• Understand and follow procedures related to food allergies, medical needs, and other health and safety concerns.
• Maintain proper supervision of children at all times, including in the classroom, outdoors, on the playground, during toileting, and in other program areas.
• Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher, Community Unlimited staff, families, educational specialists, community partners, and other agencies serving the child.
• Follow the child’s educational and support plan and work cooperatively with the classroom’s Early Childhood Specialist and other applicable professionals.
• Participate in classroom planning, family engagement activities, parent advisory activities, playgroups, student recruitment, and retention efforts.
• Assist with attendance, meal counts, enrollment records, Skyward documentation, and other program records as requested by the GSRP teacher.
• Attend required staff meetings, conferences, professional development, and training.
• Complete a minimum of 24 qualifying professional-development hours annually as required.
• Submit accurate timekeeping records, purchase orders, receipts, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Unlimited is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Preschool Special Needs Caregiver for the Harper Creek GSRP classroom. This full-time, hourly role supports a preschool-aged child with special needs within a collaborative team and follows individual education plans.

You will coordinate with teachers, families, and partners, participate in planning, attend staff meetings, and complete required professional development hours. Summer training may be required.