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Posting Date:
10/01/2024
Closing Date:
03/01/2025
Job Title:
Assistant Teacher- Petoskey
Job Position:
Preschool
Organization:
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
Email Address:
KLovejoy@nmcaa.net
Website:
http://www.nmcaa.net
City/Area:
Petoskey
State:
MI
Zip Code:
49770
Duties:

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.
Qualifications:

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.
Instructions:

EOE.  For more details and to apply, visit www.nmcaa.net > Careers > Search Jobs