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.
