Head Start Center Assistant

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

Job summary

Communityactionallegan is seeking a Head Start Center Assistant to support bus and classroom activities in a part-time, hourly role. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid certification, a TB test, and prior experience with young children. A CDA credential is preferred.

Responsibilities include supervising children on the bus, assisting with meals, supporting classroom activities, and ensuring safety and confidentiality. Compliance with regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDA credential preferred.
• Pre-employment TB test required.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certification required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Rides the bus to/from centers and assists children boarding/exiting as needed.
• Ensures children are secured in appropriate restraints on the bus.
• Engages children in activities to support literacy and language development.
• Assists bus driver with emergency evacuation drills and pre-/post-trip inspections.
• Prepares and serves meals and maintains sanitation during food preparation and service.
• Assists teacher with classroom activities and maintains confidentiality.
• Attends staff meetings and ensures compliance with regulations.

Skills

Experience with young children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Child Development Associates Credential (CDA)

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.