Head Start Center Assistant

ALLEGAN COUNTY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE INC; Michigan; On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegan County Resource Development Committee Inc. is seeking a Head Start Center Assistant to support bus and classroom activities. The role involves supervising children, assisting with meals, and ensuring safety on transport and in the classroom.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, preferred CDA, and certification in CPR and First Aid. Prior experience with young children is desired, with TB testing completed pre-employment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young children desired.
• High School Diploma or GED required; CDA preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment TB test; CPR/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to and from centers; assist with boarding and deboarding.
• Supervise children on bus; ensure child safety restraints are used.
• Engage children with songs, stories, and activities along the route and in class.

Skills

Child care experience

CPR/First Aid

TB test

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Child Development Associates Credential

Job description

Position Description

Position Title: Head Start Center Assistant

Reports To: Education Supervisor / Director of Operations

Classification: Part Time / Part Year / Non-Exempt

Status: Hourly

Range: $14.00 - $15.50 per hour

Required Education and Experience: Previous experience working with young children desired. High School Diploma or GED required; Child Development Associates Credential, awarded by the Council of Professional Development preferred. Must pass pre-employment TB test. Be certified in Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Summary/Objective: The Head Start Bus/Classroom Assistant completes the listed tasks. All tasks are considered essential except those identified as non-essential.

Essential Functions

• Rides the bus to/from Centers. Assists children getting on and off bus when necessary.
• Ensures children are secured in appropriate child safety restraints while on the bus.
• Engages the children in songs, finger-plays, stories, conversations, etc.
• While on the bus to encourage the development of literacy and language skills.
• Assists bus driver in conducting an emergency bus evacuation drill monthly.
• Assists bus driver in conducting pre- and post-trip inspection of the passenger compartment. Prepares and serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily, cleaning up as needed after meal service.
• Ensures sanitation procedures are always followed when preparing and serving food and during clean-up.
• Assists teacher with classroom activities as requested.
• Respects and promotes the unique identity of each child and family, and refrains from stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.
• Always maintains confidentiality regarding job-related information about children, families, and staff members.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings for position held.
• Ensures compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Early Education Services Director.