Classroom Aide - Ionia County

Eightcap Inc • Ionia, MI

7d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Classroom Aide, you have a crucial role in maintaining the continuity of early childhood education and care when regular teachers and staff are unavailable. You will ensure that the classroom operates smoothly, keeping the children engaged and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment during the absence of the regular classroom staff.

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.
• The employee must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and have reliable transportation available for work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with early childhood programs and food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, healthy, organized environment for children through daily monitoring of activities and maintenance of the classroom for both Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms.
• Comply with program confidentiality policies concerning personally identifiable information about children, families, and other staff members and must maintain professional boundaries with enrolled children and families at all times.
• Model 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 occasionally as needed/directed by the Education Coordinator.
• Follow regulations and requirements of the Office of Head Start, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Assist in maintaining accurate records as assigned as well as reporting all suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Communicate positively with children, parents, teaching team, support staff and community partners.
• Work cooperatively with parents, volunteers, staff, service providers and community partners.
• 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