Classroom Aide

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency; Harrison (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency is seeking an Associate Teacher to assist in delivering a developmentally appropriate program for eligible children. The role includes coordinating with management, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting families in setting goals.

You will help with daily activities, meal supervision, transportation assistance, and documentation, while fostering a safe, engaging learning environment and collaborating with staff and community partners.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma/GED and experience with young children
• Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire or first session offered thereafter
• Complete 16 hours of annual training plus CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen training

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing a developmentally appropriate program for eligible children
• Ensure quality program service delivery
• Protect the privacy of customers/families and maintain confidentiality
• Take attendance of children at mealtimes
• Assist in serving and supervising meals and transportation of children
• Ensure the safety and well-being of every child in care
• Engage families in program activities and goal setting
• Maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Complete required program documentation accurately and timely
• Recruit families and promote agency programs within the community
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and community events
• All other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma / GED

Family Service Credential

Job description

General Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate program for eligible children following the curriculum and funding source guidelines in coordination with management staff.
• Ensure quality program service delivery.
• Protect the privacy of customers/families and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of service.

Specific Duties:

• Take attendance of children at mealtimes.
• Assist in the serving and supervision of meals to children. (if no lunch aide on site)
• Assist in the transportation of children to and from the site.
• Responsible to assure the safety and well-being of every child in care.
• Promote a team approach in program coordination with site staff, management staff, Policy Council and area school personnel.
• Must be able to actively engage young children in intentional learning through all parts of the day.
• Fulfill the role of associate teacher as deemed necessary if the Associate Teacher is unavailable.
• Must actively engage family involvement in the program, including child and family goal setting.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a developmentally appropriate and safe classroom environment.
• Be able to perform as an effective team member and promote positive concepts in the classroom.
• Assist in the distribution and collection of in-kind.
• Accurately complete required program documentation and record keeping in a neat and timely manner. Work effectively with Teaching Team, Regional Coordinator and Component Coordinators in meeting program and overall departmental monthly, quarterly and annual goals and objectives.
• Recruit families and promote agency programs within the community.
• Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, training opportunities, as identified and approved by supervisors.
• Attend community events and meetings to support the agency programs; including evening and weekend events/meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma/GED, and have experience working with young children.
• Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire or the first session offered thereafter.
• Must complete 16 hours of annual training in addition to CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen training.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively.

Additional Requirements:

• Complete additional certifications as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and code of ethics at all times.
• Must have Proficient Computer Skills. (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, provide proof of insurance, and MMCAA's "Insurance Carriers" driving record review.
• Successfully complete required background checks at time of hire and when requested.
• Shall provide written report by a physician stating their physical capability and freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
• Must have good communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effectively with people.
• Must be self-directed and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames.
• Must be willing to accept new challenges.
• The ability to navigate and effectively resolve conflict.
• Must comply with Agency tobacco free and drug free policies.
• Understand the importance of daily work attendance, and its impact on coworkers, clients, and the agency.
• Must be able to lift and carry a child weighing 45 pounds in an emergency situation.
• Must be able to bend, squat, and sit on the floor.
• Must be physically capable of performing CPR (with appropriate training).
• Must be able to work at the same level as a preschool child -bend, sit on floor or child’s chair, squat.