Child Care Aide

Work closely with Agency program staff and community partners to fulfill the objectives of Head Start/GSRP and Community Action Support a lead teacher and assistant teacher to plan and implement a preschool classroom in compliance with Head Start, GSRP and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) licensing requirements. Follow all agency policies and procedures with minimal direct supervision.

• Sit with children during mealtimes and model good nutritional habits including family style serving, manners and conversation.

• Support a developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive classroom environment, which fosters the child’s development according to Creative Curriculum NAEYC, HS/GSRP, and CLASS requirements.

• Develop a positive and respectful relationship with children considering developmental levels.

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability during workday and throughout the year due to staff changes and program requirements.

• Participates in team meetings, case conferences, and other meetings/trainings as required.

• Understand the confidential nature of the work involved and treat information gained accordingly.

• Able to understand and deal with high-risk children who may have trauma histories, behavioral health concerns, or disability service needs.

• Always supervise children, using a calm voice and in a patient and approachable manner; maintain and communicate accurate count throughout the day with team member.

• Represent the Agency in a professional and positive manner in all settings including social media.

• Work as a team in aiding children in toileting and changing of clothing.

• Work as a team in sharing responsibility for cleaning and organizing the classroom.

Other Hiring Contingencies: Must be able to pass all required background checks. Show proof of a physical exam signed by a licensed physician that declares, to the best of the physician’s knowledge, the physical capability of the staff member to perform the essential duties required or obtain a physical through CAA’s provider. A negative TB test within the last 12 months or before starting position.

Supervisor: Children’s Program Manager- Education

Supervises: None

Training: All staff will participate in professional development training and ongoing CAA trainings as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.