Early Childhood Assistant

Job Title: Preschool Classroom Aide Substitute

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a qualified Preschool Classroom Aide Substitute to join our team at Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency. As a key member of our early childhood education team, you will play a vital role in providing a safe, healthy, and positive atmosphere for young children.

**Responsibilities:**

* Assist the supervising teacher in implementing developmental experiences for children, including activities in language, intellectual, social-emotional, and physical development, as well as skill development in health and safety.
* Manage the classroom to ensure a safe, healthy, and positive atmosphere for children.
* Observe and identify needs of classroom children without constant direction and supervision.
* Assist in toileting children and perform diapering procedures when necessary.
* Perform necessary personal care procedures as directed and trained.
* Assist in helping children in and out of vehicle restraint systems.
* Physically interact with children outdoors and indoors to include floor-time in a safe and appropriate manner.
* Complete and submit program paperwork accurately and promptly as assigned.
* Supervise children at all times, ensuring no child is left unattended.

**Physical Demands:**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Employees in this position must possess close and distance vision and occasionally be required to walk, climb, or balance, taste or smell, drive or have the ability to drive, work irregular or extended hours, twist at the neck or trunk, read typed or written word, lift up to 50 pounds.
* Regularly be required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands or arms, use repeated hand, arm or finger motion, frequently be required to talk or hear, lift up to 10 pounds.

**Requirements:**

* High school diploma or GED and 1 year experience in caring for young children preferred.

**What We'll Love About You:**

* Your passion for working with young children and your ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment.
* Your excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with teachers and other staff members.
* Your flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.

**Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency** is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees. If you are a motivated and caring individual who is passionate about working with young children, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.