D. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Noise levels in the work environment may be moderate to loud.
- Travel by car, bus, airplane, or train may be required for attendance at conferences, meetings, or other duties at distant locations, in and out of state. In some cases, overnight travel may be required.
- Work is typically performed in a classroom setting, and some office work is required.
- Some evening and weekend work may be required for events such as home visits, parent/teacher conferences, Parent Club meetings, and social and/or community events.
- Riding the bus may be required.
This position works in a preschool classroom with child-size furniture and seating. The position requires sitting in child-sized chairs and on the floor; adverse driving conditions; bending; stretching; extended sitting; extended standing; extended walking; stair climbing; kneeling; crouching; reaching; fine and gross motor skills; coordination of hands-fine and gross; eye/hand/foot coordination; visual memory and discrimination; auditory memory and discrimination; reading and writing ability; judgment; simple and complex decision making; and lifting up to 75 pounds. This position is covered by the OSHA Final Rule Blood borne Pathogens Act, Category A, with the potential for exposure to communicable diseases and pests such as head lice. This position is a mandated reporter of child abuse/neglect and must have a Department of Human Services child abuse and neglect clearance.
Personal qualifications require emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health that does not interfere with responsibilities. Also, education or experience in collaborating with parents in the education of their children.
E. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with preschool children and a CDA credential. An Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development with two years’ experience is preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are a plus. Must obtain Basic First Aid and CPR Certification and maintain certification and licensing required training. Acceptable tuberculosis and drug screening results, a clear criminal records check, and an initial health exam are required after the job offer and prior to employment. Current and former Head Start employees, students, and parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.
SISD - Saginaw County Head Start is a customer-driven, family-friendly program. As such, all staff must value and be committed to the highest levels of professionalism, cooperation, teamwork, and tolerance; this includes working well with families, children, co-workers, supervisors, and the greater community.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: