Teacher Aide - Head Start Program (Part-time)

Macomb County Government

8d•$16 - $20

About The Position

Under supervision, works cooperatively with and assists in the implementation of the Head Start Program. Assists in preparing the children and families by meeting program goals, objectives and outcomes to ensure the development of family goals, program health requirements and readiness skills. Assists in meeting individual needs of children and families.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
As a condition of employment, an employee within this classification must be willing to enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program upon employment and successfully complete and maintain the certification within two (2) years of hire per the Head Start Act, 12/12/07, Section 648Aii
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
Knowledge of current early childhood development techniques and practices for working with children who present challenging behaviors
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff, clients, families, outside professionals, agencies, and the public
Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Work independently

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development or a related field from an accredited college or university
Child Development Associate credential
Previous experience working with preschool age children
Previous experience with a Head Start Program
Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred
Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign

Responsibilities

Interacts with children and families throughout the day as directed by the Teacher and management staff.
Encourages exploration, decision making and language stimulation.
Supports parents in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher and provides positive reinforcement while building self-confidence and self-esteem within a healthy classroom environment.
Uses active supervision strategies to ensure safety and accountability of all children.
Participates in recruitment, registration and all required screenings for children, along with any assigned classroom activities.
Maintains a clean, safe and healthy classroom and work environment in accordance with State Of Michigan Child Daycare Licensing regulations and all Head Start Performance Standards.
Maintains, collects and enters data regarding ongoing child/family services provided, using program specific software.
Works with individual children or small groups, when directed, to meet Head Start Performance Standards, program policies and procedures, objectives and child outcomes.
Assists in ensuring compliance with Head Start, Local, State and Federal regulations for early childhood programming.
Stays current with early childhood developmentally appropriate practices through online training/videos, conferences, seminars and in-service training as determined by Head Start Program Performance Standards and in consultation with Agency leadership.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions, including travel between various classroom sites during designated shift.
Performs related duties as assigned.