Head Start Center Assistant

Communityactionallegan; Michigan; On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Allegan seeks a Head Start Center Assistant to support bus and classroom operations. You will assist with bus duties, meals, and activities while supporting teachers and ensuring child safety.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, and a TB test. Experience with young children is preferred; related credentials are a plus. This is a full-time/part-year, non-exempt hourly position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young children desired.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certification required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must pass pre-employment TB test.

Responsibilities

• Rides the bus to/from Centers and assists children getting on/off.
• Ensures children are secured in appropriate restraints on the bus.
• Engages children in songs, stories, and conversations to support development.
• Encourages literacy and language development on the bus.
• Assists in monthly emergency bus evacuation drills with the driver.
• Assists with pre/post-trip inspection and meal service, including cleaning.
• Ensures sanitation procedures during food prep and service are followed.
• Assists teacher with classroom activities as requested.
• Respects and promotes identity of each child and family, without stereotyping.
• Maintains confidentiality about children, families, and staff.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings and complies with regulations.
• Completes required documentation and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child supervision

Literacy activities

Teamwork with bus driver

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR & First Aid certification

Child Development Associates Credential (CDA) preferred

Job description

Position Description

Position Title: Head Start Center Assistant

Reports To: Education Supervisor / Director of Operations

Classification: FullTime / Part Year / Non-Exempt

Status: Hourly

Range: $13.75 - $15.00 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.