Classroom Paraprofessional

Community-Action-Agency-of-South-Central-Michiga; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Agency South Central Michigan is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support early childhood education in a classroom setting. The role involves assisting staff, distributing meals, and engaging with children and families to foster a nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; CDA preferred; bilingual abilities are a plus. The position requires teamwork, adaptability of curriculum, and commitment to growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CDA preferred.
• Bilingual language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom staff and cooperate in a supportive role in the classroom.
• Assist classrooms in the distribution, delivery and cleanup of meals.
• Assist in implementing large and small group activities.
• Assist in providing a variety of ways to ensure frequent and consistent contact with families.
• Assist in the continuity of care for all children.
• Participate in recruitment of children and families to HS/EHS/GSRP programs.
• Assist with planning and implementation of the daily program according to the Creative Curriculum.
• Engage with children and families.
• Provide direct supervision of children.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom and assist in housekeeping duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication with families

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA preferred

Job description

Community Action Agency South Central Michiganis an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO - Know Your Rights poster.

Job Responsibilities

• All other duties as assigned by direct supervisor or management.
• Assist classroom staff and cooperate in a supportive role in the classroom.
• Assist classrooms in the distribution, delivery and cleanup of meals.
• Assist in implementing large and small group activities.
• Assist in providing a variety of ways to ensure frequent and consistent contact with families.
• Assist in the continuity of care for all children.
• Participants in classroom child supervision procedure compliance.
• Assist in the recruitment of children and families to our HS/EHS/GSRP programs.
• Assist with planning and implementation of the daily program according to the principles in the Creative Curriculum.
• Comply with Agency’s Mission, Vision and Culture statements.
• Comply with program and Agency policies and procedures.
• Assist in completing the Assistant Teacher duties and responsibilities when Assistant Teacher is absent.
• Engage with children and families
• Participates in recruitment and attends events as scheduled.
• Perform duties as assigned to maintain clean, organized and inviting classroom such as food service, washing dishes and organizing supplies.
• Provide direct supervision of children.
• Responsible to keep assigned work area or classroom clean and assist in facility checks and miscellaneous housekeeping duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk, bend, stoop and kneel, see and hear, use hands and arms to lift up to 60 lbs. and walk around the classroom, outdoor play area and school facilities.
• Work is performed in a classroom setting and school environment where the noise level is moderate to high.
• Be able to with stand different temperatures through the winter, spring, summer, and fall to be able to provide supervision and engagement with children in outside play per program temperature guidelines.
• Work is performed in a classroom setting and school environment where the noise level is moderate. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

Qualifications & Education

• Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required. CDA is preferred. Bilingual language speaking a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of six months experience in early childhood development is preferred.
• Ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children.
• Ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in daily classroom activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children.
• Knowledge of typical behaviors/expectations of zero to five year old children.
• Willingness to continue professional growth through continued education.
• Working knowledge of available community resources.

Conditions of Employment

Employees within this classification are required to show:

• Criminal background investigation every five years and/or as needed including fingerprinting.
• Pass a physical examination
• Prefer current First Aid and CPR certification. (will train)
• Employment is also subject to a 90-day introductory period.