Preschool Classroom Aide — Engage & Support Young Learners

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency; Gladwin Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency is seeking an Associate Teacher to assist in implementing a developmentally appropriate program for eligible children. You will work with management to ensure quality service delivery, protect family privacy, and engage families in goal setting.

Key duties include mealtime attendance, supervision of meals, transportation assistance, and maintaining a safe classroom. You will collaborate with the Teaching Team and community partners to meet program goals.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma/GED, and have experience working with young children.
• Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire or the first session offered thereafter.
• Must complete 16 hours of annual training in addition to CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen training.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Take attendance of children at mealtimes.
• Assist in serving and supervising meals for children.
• Assist in the transportation of children to and from the site.
• Responsible to assure the safety and well-being of every child in care.
• Promote a team approach in program coordination with site staff, management staff, Policy Council and area school personnel.
• Must be able to actively engage young children in intentional learning through all parts of the day.
• Fulfill the role of associate teacher as deemed necessary if the Associate Teacher is unavailable.
• Must actively engage family involvement in the program, including child and family goal setting.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a developmentally appropriate and safe classroom environment.
• Be able to perform as an effective team member and promote positive concepts in the classroom.
• Assist in the distribution and collection of in-kind.
• Accurately complete required program documentation and record keeping in a neat and timely manner.
• Recruit families and promote agency programs within the community.
• Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, training opportunities, as identified and approved by supervisors.
• Attend community events and meetings to support the agency programs; including evening and weekend events/meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-directed

Multitasking

Good communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Family Service Credential within 18 months

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency is seeking an Associate Teacher to assist in implementing a developmentally appropriate program for eligible children. You will work with management to ensure quality service delivery, protect family privacy, and engage families in goal setting.

Key duties include mealtime attendance, supervision of meals, transportation assistance, and maintaining a safe classroom. You will collaborate with the Teaching Team and community partners to meet program goals.