Preschool Classroom Aide

DeKalb Health; Bad Axe (MI); On-site; USD 16,377 - 23,325; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid personal time

Job summary

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, Inc. (NEMCSA) in Bad Axe, MI, is seeking an Early Childhood Aide to support pre‑school programs under the supervision of the lead teacher. The role involves assisting with activities, supervising children, and helping with meals and classroom care.

Applicants will be fingerprinted for a Michigan background check; this is an equal opportunity employer. The job is part‑time, on-site, with benefits including a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Assist teacher in implementing developmental experiences for children.
• Ensure a safe, healthy classroom environment.
• Assist in toileting and diapering when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in implementing developmental experiences for children, including language, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development.
• Assist the teacher in managing the classroom to ensure a safe and positive atmosphere.
• Observe needs of children and support without constant direction.
• Assist with toileting and diapering when necessary.
• Help children in and out of vehicle restraint systems.
• Supervise children at all times during activities.
• Complete program paperwork accurately and promptly.

Skills

Childcare support

Safety procedures

Communication with supervising teacher

Job description

Employment Details

• Location: Bad Axe, MI, 48413, United States
• Base Pay: $14.41 / Hour
• Job Category: Head Start
• Employee Type: Part Time

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]

About Us

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, Inc. (NEMCSA) is a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency, whose Mission is to provide quality programs and services to strengthen and enhance the self-sufficiency of individuals, families and communities through the best use of human and financial resources, focusing on those who are experiencing an economic hardship.

What You'll Do

The Early Childhood Aide position assists in the delivery of pre‑school programs by communicating concerns to the supervising teacher and performing a variety of assigned duties. Based on the activities assigned, employees may work with children in the classroom, may prepare and serve food, may ride the bus assuring safety procedures are followed, and may be responsible for the general cleaning of classrooms and rest rooms.

• Assist teacher in implementing developmental experiences for children, including activities in language, intellectual, social‑emotional and physical development; as well as skill development in health and safety;
• Assist the teacher in managing the classroom to assure a safe, healthy and positive atmosphere for children;
• Observe and identify needs of classroom children without constant direction and supervision;
• Assist in toileting children and perform diapering procedures when necessary;
• Perform necessary personal care procedures as directed and trained;
• Assist in helping children in and out of vehicle restraint systems;
• Physically interact with children outdoors and indoors to include floor‑time in a safe and appropriate manner;
• Complete and submit program paperwork accurately and promptly as assigned;
• SUPERVISE CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES ensuring no child is left unattended.

Physical Demands

Employees in this position must possess good vision and occasionally be required to:

• Walk, Climb or balance, Taste or smell, Drive or have the ability to drive, Work irregular or extended hours, Twist at the neck or trunk, Read typed or written word, Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly are required to: Stand, Sit, Use hands to finger, handle or feel, Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, Reach with hands or arms, Use repeated hand, arm or finger motion; Frequently are required to: Talk or Hear, Lift up to 10 pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan.
• 16 hours of personal time paid each year and sick time accrual.

Legal

Applicants will be required to submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check to determine eligibility for employment. Failure to submit may result in ineligibility for hire. An equal opportunity employer. Michigan Relay Center “Voice and TTY/TDD” 1-800-649-3777 is available for individuals with disabilities. NEMCSA participates in E-Verify.