Head Start Classroom Assistant (Part-Time, 28 hrs/wk)

Capital Area Community Services, inc.; Grand Ledge (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,342,000; Part time

Job summary

Capital Area Community Services, Inc. is hiring a Part-Time Classroom Assistant for their Head Start Program. This 28-hour per week role pays $15.10 per hour with no CDA, or $15.90 per hour with a CDA, and requires Monday-Thursday work plus occasional Fridays.

The Classroom Assistant supports development in a play-based setting, assists the teacher, and participates in health and safety activities. Employment is contingent on background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Must be able to engage in effective communication and develop safe relationships with staff members, children, and families.
• Willingness to work with multiple teams across four counties and participate in ongoing training and safety activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning and carrying out individualized instruction, guiding activities indoors and outdoors.
• Support self-help skills and reinforce learned behaviors with positive language and redirection.
• Prepare and participate in mealtime.
• Attend scheduled trainings and help maintain a clean, safe classroom.
• Assist bus driver with boarding, transitions, and monitoring behavior on the bus.
• Document incidents involving children, families, and staff and adhere to mandated reporting requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA coursework preferred

Childcare experience preferred

Job description

Capital Area Community Services, Inc. is hiring a Part-Time Classroom Assistant for their Head Start Program. This 28-hour per week role pays $15.10 per hour with no CDA, or $15.90 per hour with a CDA, and requires Monday-Thursday work plus occasional Fridays.

The Classroom Assistant supports development in a play-based setting, assists the teacher, and participates in health and safety activities. Employment is contingent on background checks and drug screening.