Description
About Us:
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, Inc. (NEMCSA) is a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency, whose Mission is to provide quality programs and services to strengthen and enhance the self-sufficiency of individuals, families and communities through the best use of human and financial resources, focusing on those who are experiencing an economic hardship.
What You’ll Do:
The Early Childhood Aide position assists in the delivery of pre-school programs by communicating concerns to the supervising teacher and performing a variety of assigned duties. Based on the activities assigned, employees may work with children in the classroom, may prepare and serve food, may ride the bus assuring safety procedures are followed, and may be responsible for the general cleaning of classrooms and rest rooms.
Classroom Aide Specific Duties:
- Assist 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;
- Assist the teacher in managing the classroom to assure 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.
Requirements
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 are 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 are 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 are required to:Talk or Hear Lift up to 10 pounds.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What We'll Love About You:
- High school diploma or GED and 1 year experience in caring for young children preferred.
Summary
What You’ll Love About Us:
- To help prepare you for the future: 401(k) retirement plan
- For Work/Life balance: 16 hours of personal time paid each year and sick time accrual.
- Student Loans: Employment with NEMCSA may qualify you for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Mission of the agency:
Enhancing quality of life by empowering individuals and strengthening communities.
A Few Words From Legal:
The chosen applicant will be required to complete a Criminal History Authorization and Disclosure form allowing us to conduct appropriate background checks to determine eligibility for employment. Failure to submit documentation will result in an ineligibility for hire within this program.
Upon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center “Voice and TTY/TDD” 1-800-649-3777. An EOE.
Notice: NEMCSA participates in E-Verify. For more information, please view our eVerify disclaimer at www.nemcsa.org/careers.
Additional Information
- Department: Head Start
- Total Hours Per Week: Varies
- Type of Employment: School Year
