Do you like summers off??
How about mostly working during the school day?
Do you dream of promoting a culture of support and empowerment by teaching and leading our community's youth, while encompassing the whole family?
We proudly promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families
Purpose:
To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families.
Position Objectives:
- Comply with and utilize the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Act, State of Michigan Child Care Center Licensing Rules, the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-Kindergarten, GSRP Implementation Manual (GSRP funded), Great Start to Quality, Program Procedure Manual Guidance, Five Year Grant, USDA/CACFP/MDE Requirements, and NMCAA Personnel Polices.
- Act in a manner that is conducive to the welfare of children.
- Assist in ensuring facilities are conducive to the welfare of children.
- Ensure appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.
- Assist in administering day-to-day operations.
- Assist in child assessment and in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the classroom program and child assessment.
- Assist in providing remote services when necessary, to support children and families in a home environment.
- Assist in family engagement activities.
- Be responsible for the general management of the center when the teacher is absent.
- Commitment to making progress toward program goals on an ongoing basis.
Minimum Education:
- Head Start assistants must have a CDA credential, be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within two years from the date of hire, have an associate or bachelor's degree (in any area), or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.
- GSRP assistants must have an associate degree in early childhood education, child development, or the equivalent or possess a valid classroom CDA credential, or must complete requirements within two years from the date of employment if approved by the ISD.
Additional Qualifications Required:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Pass a comprehensive background check.
- Ability to meet the State of Michigan and federal health requirements (medical clearance, mental wellness, and TB examination).
- Be suitable to meet the needs of children.
Minimum Experience:
- Experience working in a team environment.
Essential Abilities:
- Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding when working with children and families.
- Commitment to the NMCAA Mission and Vision.
- Commitment to the Program Philosophy.
- Adhere to and promote the Cornerstones of Culture.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Interact positively with colleagues and clients in a non-judgmental, tactful, and courteous manner.
- Work openly and cooperatively as a team member.
- Willingness to seek further training and education.
Minimum Skills Required:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills and experience with internet access, web-based software, and e-mail. Working knowledge of office equipment.
Minimum Physical Expectations:
- Physical activity that requires lifting of 50 lbs. or more.
- Physical activity that requires bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, kneeling and/or twisting.
Minimum Environmental Expectations:
- Possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids or tissues.
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
- A moderate amount of driving is required.
NMCAA - Head Start Assistant Teacher (Charlevoix)
36 hours per week, 41.2 weeks per year. $15.13 -17.02 per hour.
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