Head Start Center Assistant

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

Job summary

The Allegan County Resource Development Committee Inc is seeking a Head Start Center Assistant to support bus and classroom activities in our early education program. This full-time, non-exempt role involves student safety, meal service, and assisting teachers while promoting confidentiality and the program’s values.

Responsibilities include transporting children, supporting literacy activities, preparing meals, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience with children

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Child Development Associate Credential

Job description

Position Description

Position Title: Head Start Center Assistant

Reports To: Education Supervisor / Director of Operations

Classification: Full Time / 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.