Classroom Aide

12 hours ago

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States Eightcap Inc Full time

Position: Classroom Aide

Classification: PA $ $ $

Hours: 40 per week

Work Weeks: school year)

Supervisor: Education Coordinator

Positions Supervised: None

Locations: Mt. Pleasant 1, 2 & 3, Building Blocks 1

Mission Statement

EightCAP, Inc., improves our community by collaborating with private, government, and community organizations to deliver programs that alleviate the causes of poverty and its effects, allowing individuals to become self-sufficient.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Monitoring: 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.   
  2. Professionalism: 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.
  3. Model: Model appropriate behavior and support children's individual needs including modeling healthy eating habits.
  4. Meal Preparation: 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.
  5. Compliance: Follow regulations and requirements of the Office of Head Start, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
  6. Reporting: Assist in maintaining accurate records as assigned as well as reporting all suspected child abuse and neglect. 
  7. Communication: Communicate positively with children, parents, teaching team, support staff and community partners.
  8. Collaboration: Work cooperatively with parents, volunteers, staff, service providers and community partners.
  9. Professional Development: Actively participate in professional development to ensure compliance with regulations.
  10. Perform Other Duties as Assigned.

Our CORE Values at Work

  1. Accountability: The Classroom Aide shows accountability by consistently arriving on time and being fully prepared for their duties. They understand the importance of being present to support the classroom routines, as well as helping ensure that children's needs are met throughout the day.
  2. Communication: The Classroom Aide utilizes open, clear, and respectful communication with children, families, staff, and community partners.  
  3. Compassion: The Classroom Aide is aware of the emotional needs of children and offers support, comfort, and reassurance while remaining patient and understanding. 
  4. Empowerment: The Classroom Aide empowers children by encouraging independence, which in turn builds children's confidence and fosters a sense of achievement.  

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED. 
  • Experience with early childhood programs and food service preferred.  
  • Ability to communicate effectively and to work collaboratively with others.  
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • A criminal records background check, including fingerprint checks.   
  • A valid Michigan driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.   

Benefits

Benefits include 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. 

EightCAP, Inc. is an equal Employment Opportunity Agency Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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