Classroom Support Staff- Year Round Millburg

Flowers Early Learning; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, & life

401(k) with employer contribution

Education assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays and breaks

Weather days

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Flowers Early Learning in Millburg, Benton Harbor, Michigan is seeking a Classroom Support Staff member for a year-round, full-time hourly role. The position supports Early Head Start classrooms, assisting teachers, delivering meals, and maintaining clean, safe spaces for children aged 0-3.

Minimum qualification is a high school diploma or GED; Head Start parent with relevant experience also qualifies. The role requires a valid driver’s license, background checks, and drug screening per program

Qualifications

• Minimum – High school diploma, equivalent, or Head Start Parent with one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Support Staff prepare and deliver food to classrooms, monitor hallways and bathrooms, provide classroom coverage during teacher and associate teacher breaks.
• assist with cleaning classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, and other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Classroom Support Staff – Year Round Millburg

Early Head Start Education

Location

Benton Harbor, Michigan

Employment Type

Full YR FT

Minimum Experience

Entry-level

Compensation

$15.60 - $17.19 DOE

Rate of Pay: HS Diploma/GED: $15.60 AA or Higher: $17.19

Position Summary

Classroom Support Staff prepare and deliver food to classrooms, monitor hallways and bathrooms, provide classroom coverage during teacher and associate teacher breaks, assist with cleaning classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, and other duties as assigned.

Job Type

Full-time, Full-Time, Year Round (12 months per year), Hourly, Non-Exempt

Expected Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00a-3:30p, 35 Hours per week

Education Requirement

Minimum – High school diploma, equivalent, or Head Start Parent with one year of relevant experience.

Other Selection Criteria

• All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and their own reliable transportation
• Complete a physical examination
• Comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check
• Pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP)
• Marijuana is not legal at the federal level and is prohibited in the workplace or in one's system, even if legally prescribed.

Equal Opportunity Policy

Flowers Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee, volunteer, or applicant regarding race, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, genetic status and/or genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability and/or handicap as defined by State and Federal law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Assistance in furthering your education
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays and breaks
• Paid weather days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program

Our wellness committee is dedicated in providing resources that enhance your life outside of work.

About Us

Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.

Our Mission: To build a future where children, families and communities thrive.

Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool located in Millburg (Benton Harbor Twp.), Michigan and is currently looking for a Classroom Support Staff, serving classrooms with children ages 0-3.

Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, for their commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness.