Purpose:
To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families.

Position Objectives:

• Comply with and utilize the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Act, State of Michigan Child Care Center Licensing Rules, the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-Kindergarten, GSRP Implementation Manual (GSRP funded), Great Start to Quality, Program Procedure Manual Guidance, 5 Year Grant, USDA/CACFP/MDE Requirements, and NMCAA Personnel Polices.
• Act in a manner that is conducive to the welfare of children.
• Assist in ensuring the facilities are conducive to the welfare of children.
• Ensure appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.
• Assist in administering day-to-day operations.
• Team with staff to administer day-to-day operations.
• Team with staff in the planning and implementation of classroom activities.
• Oversee food service operations.
• Shop for groceries.
• Able to transport food in personal vehicle from vendor to site, as needed.
• Commitment to making progress toward program goals on an ongoing basis.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic computer skills and experience with internet access, web-based software, and email. Working knowledge of office equipment.
• Basic math and budgeting skills

Minimum Physical Expectations:

• Physical activity that requires lifting of 50 lbs. or more.
• Physical activity that requires bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, kneeling and/or twisting.

NMCAA Preschool Roscommon – Classroom Aide
To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development
of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and
other services to enrolled children and families.

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience working in a team environment.

29 hours per week, 36.5 weeks per year. $13.00 per hour.

Proof of COVID vaccination required unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

EOE. For details visit www.nmcaa.net