Early Childhood Center Assistant — Safe, Supportive Learning

Eightcap, Inc.; Saranac (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

EightCAP, Inc. seeks a Center Assistant to create a safe, positive environment for children and families within Head Start programs.

You will also shop for groceries, prepare meals, assist with cleaning, and support daily activities in the classroom and center. Responsibilities include following Head Start, licensing, and CACFP regulations, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with staff and families to meet children's needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience with early childhood programs and food service preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with staff, families, agency representatives, service providers, and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulations and requirements (Head Start, LARA, CACFP).
• Maintain confidentiality of information about children, families, and staff.
• Model healthy eating and supportive behavior.
• Prepare meals and snacks and maintain cleanliness of kitchen and classroom areas.
• Assist in providing a safe, organized environment.
• Maintain accurate records and report suspected abuse or neglect.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures and respond effectively in emergencies.
• Communicate positively with children, parents, teaching team and peers.
• Participate in professional development to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Experience in early childhood programs

Job description

EightCAP, Inc. seeks a Center Assistant to create a safe, positive environment for children and families within Head Start programs.

You will also shop for groceries, prepare meals, assist with cleaning, and support daily activities in the classroom and center. Responsibilities include following Head Start, licensing, and CACFP regulations, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with staff and families to meet children's needs.