Teacher Aide (Part-time)

Macomb County

United States

On-site

USD 22,000 - 27,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Macomb Community Action is seeking a Part-time Teacher Aide to support the Head Start program under supervision. You will assist in preparing children and families to meet program goals and outcomes, and ensure readiness skills and program health requirements are met.

Responsibilities include interacting with children and families, supporting parents, maintaining safety, and entering data in program software. A valid Michigan driver license is noted for travel between sites.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED is required.
Enrollment in a CDA credential program within 2 years of hire is expected.
Preferred: Associate degree in ECE or related field and CDA credential.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing Head Start program under supervision.
Interact with children and families to support development and readiness goals.
Encourage exploration, language stimulation, and decision making.
Support parents as their child's first teacher and provide positive reinforcement.
Maintain a clean, safe classroom compliant with licensing and Head Start standards.
Use program software to enter and track child/family data.
Assist in recruitment, registration, screenings, and classroom activities.
Travel between classroom sites as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English language

Non-exempt status understanding

Ability to work with families

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Child Development Associate credential

Job description

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Teacher Aide (Part-time)

SALARY: $15.68 - $19.89

DEPARTMENT: Macomb Community Action

Opening Date: 11/04/2026

Closing Date: 11/19/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime paid pursuant to collective bargaining agreement and/or Human Resources Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under supervision, works cooperatively with and assists in the implementation of the Head Start Program. Assists in preparing the children and families by meeting program goals, objectives and outcomes to ensure the development of family goals, program health requirements and readiness skills. Assists in meeting individual needs of children and families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interacts with children and families throughout the day as directed by the Teacher and management staff. Encourages exploration, decision making and language stimulation.
Supports parents in their role as their child's first and most important teacher and provides positive reinforcement while building self-confidence and self-esteem within a healthy classroom environment.
Uses active supervision strategies to ensure safety and accountability of all children.
Participates in recruitment, registration and all required screenings for children, along with any assigned classroom activities.
Maintains a clean, safe and healthy classroom and work environment in accordance with State Of Michigan Child Daycare Licensing regulations and all Head Start Performance Standards.
Maintains, collects and enters data regarding ongoing child/family services provided, using program specific software.
Works with individual children or small groups, when directed, to meet Head Start Performance Standards, program policies and procedures, objectives and child outcomes.
Assists in ensuring compliance with Head Start, Local, State and Federal regulations for early childhood programming.
Stays current with early childhood developmentally appropriate practices through online training/videos, conferences, seminars and in-service training as determined by Head Start Program Performance Standards and in consultation with Agency leadership.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions, including travel between various classroom sites during designated shift.
Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED

As a condition of employment, an employee within this classification must be willing to enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program upon employment and successfully complete and maintain the certification within two (2) years of hire per the Head Start Act, 12/12/07, Section 648Aii

Preferred Education and Experience

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development or a related field from an accredited college or university

Child Development Associate credential

Previous experience working with preschool age children

Previous experience with a Head Start Program

Required Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of current early childhood development techniques and practices for working with children who present challenging behaviors

Skill in:

Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff, clients, families, outside professionals, agencies, and the public

Ability to:

Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred

Work in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity Campaign

Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

Work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

Work Environment