Early Childhood Center Assistant — Safe, Engaging Classrooms

Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency, Inc. seeks an EHS Center Assistant Two for a single classroom setting in the Fisher Building. You will support early childhood education, assist in meal planning and service, and help maintain a safe, healthy environment.

Responsibilities include supporting Head Start/EHS operations, using Creative Curriculum, applying Conscious Discipline, completing screenings, and partnering with families while meeting licensing and program standards.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and multitask.
• Experience collaborating with low-income/at-risk families and community members.

Responsibilities

• Recruit eligible children and orient newly enrolled children.
• Substitute in Head Start/Early Head Start classrooms as needed.
• Collaborate to provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment using Creative Curriculum.
• Use Conscious Discipline methods for behavior management and follow program protocols.
• Assist in completing child screenings and developmental assessments.
• Maintain safety, health, and cleanliness; report incidents and emergencies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Education

Experience with low-income/at-risk families

Job description

Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency, Inc. seeks an EHS Center Assistant Two for a single classroom setting in the Fisher Building. You will support early childhood education, assist in meal planning and service, and help maintain a safe, healthy environment.

Responsibilities include supporting Head Start/EHS operations, using Creative Curriculum, applying Conscious Discipline, completing screenings, and partnering with families while meeting licensing and program standards.