Program Support Aide - Jerome Preschool

Program Support Aide - Jerome Preschool

REPORTS TO: Principal
 
A. GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
This position works as a part of a team to assist in activities in all areas of the program, building, classroom and kitchen and/or to serve as individualization assistant as needed. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. This position may receive content area technical support and training from the Lead Teacher/Teacher, Associate or Education Coordinators.
 
B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
Duties of the position are described in major functional areas listed below. Additional duties may be assigned.
 
Professional Development

• Attends all required training and workshops, including on-line training and cluster meetings as required by Head Start and State Licensing.
• Remains up-to-date on information that pertains to the needs of the children in the program including Head Start Performance Standards, Michigan child care licensing regulations and other applicable regulations and practices.
• Keeps up to date on Developmentally Appropriate Practice
• Maintains knowledge of the regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination.
• Is able to work with children at all levels of development.
• Maintains professional certification that employee was hired in with or obtained to meet Head Start and ISD standards.
• Successfully completes and maintains Basic First Aid, CPR certification and licensing required training.
• Actively participates in opportunities for continuous professional development.

 
Preschool Program Implementation
 
Classroom Aide

• Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities including implementation of lesson plans, field trips, Outdoor activities, meal times and transportation.
• Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
• Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills.
• Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly, helping to maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Assists in keeping learning environments safe from hazards, free from clutter, and allows for visibility of children; by utilizing the Daily Health and Safety Checklist.
• Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises.
• Serves as a substitute in the absence of the teacher or associate teacher.
• Participates in the screening, assessment, observation and documentation of children.
• Works in a diverse environment with children and families of various developmental levels and needs.
• Fosters self-esteem, self-direction, self-control and school readiness skills with preschool children by using positive methods and modeling and participating in curriculum development and curriculum.
• Participates in recruitment activities.

 
Custodial Aide Services

• Empties trash or garbage containers if needed before the custodian or janitor services.
• Sanitizes surfaces, picks up and puts away materials in the classroom or kitchen in order to maintain a safe and organized environment.
• Serves as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian as required.

 
Kitchen Aide

• Completes routine kitchen/food service area/food chores as assigned.
• Prepares necessary food and serving items or service prior to or after use.
• Participates in kitchen clean up, inventory and other kitchen tasks as required.
• Completes Food Service paper work as needed.

 
Bus Aide

• Completes Bus Aide paperwork as necessary.
• Rides the bus and buckles children into the seats.
• Assists with children getting on and off the bus.
• Make sure that students are safe while riding the bus.