Preschool Teaching Assistant

Location Sterling, MI, 48659,United States Base Pay $17.79 / Hour Job Category Head Start Employee Type Full Time Responsibilities Assists Area Manager, Teacher, students, and parents within the Head Start/GSRP Program and creates developmentally appropriate educational activities for children and parents. Promotes the child’s development in the cognitive, social‑emotional, and physical domains with emphasis in language, social competence, ethnic and disability awareness, health, safety, and nutrition. Utilizes and models positive behavior management techniques, supports a consistent routine, and implements activities that support social–emotional development; focusing on socio–emotional skills at program start‑up. Supports and enhances children’s growth and development through continuous improvement based on information derived from CLASS in emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional support emphasizing teacher–child interactions. Supports programs to ensure children are making progress toward achieving School Readiness Goals. Helps develop, maintain, and enhance a positive, healthy, and low‑stress environment in the classrooms. Assists in building children’s pride in their cultures, families, and communities by ensuring classroom learning centers and materials reflect children’s cultures and communities. Assists teachers in ensuring the curriculum is implemented to fidelity. Assists in the initial and daily management and maintenance of the physical classroom, building and grounds to ensure a safe, orderly, and clean environment. Shares in overall management and programming of sites, mentoring a new teacher as necessary; in the absence of the teacher, assumes all management responsibilities in accordance with licensing requirements. Assists in proper use and ongoing maintenance of the equipment and program site. Builds children’s awareness of and ability to follow basic health and safety rules by providing opportunities for learning about health and safety, positively redirecting them from potentially harmful activities. Supervises children at all times ensuring no child is left unattended. Promotes an awareness and development of healthy lifestyles in children and families through physical activity, healthy food choices, and positive eating habits. Assists in completing home visits and parent‑teacher conferences as assigned. Acts as a program/child advocate by maintaining a positive image of Head Start/GSRP at all times and places; seeks out and uses all opportunities to promote Head Start/GSRP in the local community. Participates with other team members in program and community activities. When requested actively participates in resource staffing, reflective/case consultations; completes necessary referrals and team assignments to ensure services to all families. Attends all local and area staff meetings/training, orientation, pre‑service, in‑service, and other required trainings. Maintains confidentiality and Code of Conduct at all times. Qualifications Associate degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or equivalent; or a valid classroom CDA credential. Reliable transportation and a valid Michigan driver license. Complete TS GOLD Inter‑Rater Reliability within one year of hire and renew every three years thereafter. 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. Benefits Medical, Rx, Vision & Dental insurance plan at no cost for employees; small cost‑share for family coverage. 401(k) plan. Life & Disability Insurance. Paid lunch hours, numerous holidays, generous vacation time and sick days. Legal & Equal Opportunity The chosen applicant will be required to submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check to determine eligibility for employment. You must possess an acceptable form of identification prior to attending your fingerprinting appointment. Preferred ID types include: Unexpired State issued driver's license; identification card with photo issued by a Federal or Michigan Government Agency. Failure to submit fingerprints 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” View phone number on click.appcast.io. Michigan EOE. NEMCSA participates in E-Verify. For more information, please view our eVerify disclaimer at #J-18808-Ljbffr DeKalb Health