Site Aide, 12-month, 28 hours per week

The Guidance Center; River Rouge (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Guidance Center is seeking a Site Aide to support Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms in our Michigan-based program. This 12-month, part-time role offers 28 hours per week in a school-like setting.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, supervising children, handling paperwork, and participating in meetings/trainings. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED and strong communication and mobility skills to support children and families effectively.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, their parents/caregivers, and staff.
• Must have good physical mobility and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for extended periods and move between seated, floor, and standing positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with classroom management and daily routine for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
• Supervise children to maintain staff ratios during bathrooms, naptime, and related activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of children and families.
• Complete necessary paperwork and reports.
• Attend meetings and training as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Mobility & stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 14,200 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Aide to join our team of talented professionals.

This is a 12-month position. Work hours are 28 hours per week.

Specific job duties include:

1. Assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher in classroom management, implementation of daily routine, and general care for and supervision of children for both our Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
2. Supervise children to maintain staff ratios during child bathroom trips, naptime, and other.
3. Maintain confidentiality of children and families.
4. Complete necessary paperwork and reports.
5. Attend meetings and training as required.

The Guidance Center believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more!

Requirements

Required qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Ability to communicate effectively with children, their parents/caregivers, and staff. Must also have good physical mobility including ability to find and direct and move children in case of an emergency. Additionally, you must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted in order to assist children during emergencies. Employee must be able to stand consecutively for 3-1/2 hours per part-day class session and 5 hours per full-day class session. Employee must be able to ambulate between sitting on the floor and standing and chair sitting to standing a minimum of 20 times per session. Employee must be able to bend and stoop to child level and lift for urgent and emergency situations. Employee must be able to bend and stoop to address child concerns a minimum of 12 times per hour on average (ex: tying shoes for child safety). Employee must be able to sit on the floor or on a child size chair for up to 60-minute duration multiple times during class session.

Preferred qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year work, intern or volunteer experience with children (infants and toddlers). Experience working/volunteering in a preschool early education and care setting. Skill in implementing the HighScope curriculum. Experience working with children with disabilities and/or special needs.