Program Support Aide-Brucker

Saginaw Intermediate School District•Birch Run, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works as a part of a team to assist in activities in the classroom and kitchen. This position assists with implementing the early childhood education curriculum (Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos). The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. This position may receive content area technical support and training from the EHS Teacher, Education Coordinator, Program Manager, and/or Training and Technical Assistance Network.

Requirements

The minimum requirement is that the individual be 18 years of age.
Individuals must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Infant/Toddler CDA within two years of employment is required.
Must be willing and able to obtain Basic First Aid and CPR Certification and maintain certification.
Acceptable tuberculosis and drug screening results, a clear criminal records check, and an initial health exam are required after the job offer and prior to employment.
Knowledge of the basics of working with children from birth to five years old.
Ensure that learning environments are safe from hazards, free from clutter, and allow for visibility of children by utilizing the Daily Health and Safety Checklist.
Knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start program.
Knowledge of basic food preparation, serving, and sanitation practices.
Basic computer knowledge of Word and Excel.
Knowledge of the state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect and child care licensing requirements.
Ability to use Active Supervision strategies to keep children safe: Set up the environment to be able to see children around the room at all times, Position yourself to see and hear all children in your care, Count and use Face to Name while transitioning in and out of the classroom, Listen for potential danger, Anticipate children’s behavior to predict what the child will do next, and Engage and Redirect to assist the children and help solve problems.
Ability to access e-mail and the willingness to learn new programs as needed.
Ability to read and follow program procedures and e-mails daily.
Ability to relate sensitively with children and to work well with staff, parents, and families.
Ability to follow directions and take initiative.
Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Early Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies, procedures, and other legal requirements, i.e., FERPA and HIPAA.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and staff.
Ability to work in diverse environments.
Ability to work with children with disabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral language.
Knowledge of current car seat safety regulations and laws for use when transporting children and families in approved agency vehicles.
Required to lift up to 45 pounds.
Required to stand, sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, lift children, and engage in physical play in various learning environments.
Personal qualifications require emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health that does not interfere with responsibilities.
Also, education or experience in collaborating with parents in the education of their children.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of local resources, customs, and language is helpful.
Current and former Head Start employees, students, and parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.

Responsibilities

Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, including implementation of lesson plans, field trips, and outdoor activities.
Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
Participates in family-style mealtimes with the children as a curriculum activity to model good nutrition and proper social skills.
Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly, helping to maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises.
Serves as a substitute in the absence of the teacher.
Participates in the screening, assessment, observation, and documentation of children.
Documents and reports suspected instances of child abuse as required by law.
Completes routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned.
Prepares necessary food and serving items or service prior to or after use.
Participation in kitchen clean-up, inventory, and other kitchen tasks is required.
Completes Bus Aide paperwork as necessary.
Rides the bus and buckles children into the seats.
Assists with children getting on and off the bus.
Make sure that students are safe while riding the bus.
Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
Responsible for understanding Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, and Michigan child care licensing regulations. Knowledge of IDEA to support children with special needs.
Successfully completes and maintains Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
Is knowledgeable of the regulations associated with the prevention of occupational diseases and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination.
Understands, generates, and documents in-kind and other allowable costs applied toward the non-federal share requirement
Completion of Infant/Toddler CDA within 2 years of employment.
Stay current and up to date on Safe Sleep and Shaken Baby Syndrome training annually; along with the MiRegistry Health and Safety Refresher Course.