Strong Beginnings Center Assistant - Lakeview

Eightcap Inc • Cato Township, MI

8d • $14 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Strong Beginnings Center Assistant, you will create a safe, positive environment for children and families while supporting access to high-quality programming. Additionally, you will shop for groceries and supplies, prepare meals and assist with cleaning, play with children and assist in regular daily activities.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively and work collaboratively with staff, families, agency representatives, service providers, and community organizations in a respectful, professional, and non-judgmental manner.
• Understanding of mandated reporting requirements, including the ability to recognize, document, and report suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with state law and program procedures.
• Must successfully complete all required state and federal background clearances.
• Local travel to training locations, meetings, and community events may be required.
• The employee must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and have reliable transportation available for work-related travel.
• Ability to move throughout classrooms, playgrounds, and program facilities.
• Ability to supervise and actively engage with children in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach as needed throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with early childhood programs and food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow regulations and requirements of the Office of Head Start, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Comply with program confidentiality policies concerning personally identifiable information about children, families, and other staff members and must always maintain professional boundaries with enrolled children and families.
• Engage in appropriate behavior and support children's individual needs including modeling healthy eating habits.
• Prepare meals and snacks as outlined on menus, maintain cleanliness of meal preparation areas, storages areas and classroom and shop as directed by your supervisor.
• Assist in providing a safe, organized environment.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records as assigned as well as reporting all suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures to respond effectively in case of an emergency.
• Communicate positively with children, parents, teaching team and peers.
• Actively participate in professional development to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, medical flex, and a 401k with a 5% employer match on your one-year anniversary.
• Benefits begin on your 31st day of employment.
• Staff in this position may be eligible to apply for unemployment benefits during periods of layoff, in accordance with state unemployment regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED