Teacher Aide (Full-time)

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Teacher Aide (Full-time)

SALARY:

$31,368.46 - $39,782.77

DEPARTMENT:

Macomb Community Action

Opening Date:

07/29/2025

Closing Date:

08/12/2025 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime paid pursuant to collective bargaining agreement and/or Human Resources Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under supervision, works cooperatively with and assists in the implementation of the Head Start Program. Assists in preparing the children and families by meeting program goals, objectives and outcomes to ensure the development of family goals, program health requirements and readiness skills.  Assists in meeting individual needs of children and families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interacts with children and families throughout the day as directed by the Teacher and management staff. Encourages exploration, decision making and language stimulation.

Supports parents in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher and provides positive reinforcement while building self-confidence and self-esteem within a healthy classroom environment. 

Uses active supervision strategies to ensure safety and accountability of all children.

Participates in recruitment, registration and all required screenings for children, along with any assigned classroom activities.  

Maintains a clean, safe and healthy classroom and work environment in accordance with State Of Michigan Child Daycare Licensing regulations and all Head Start Performance Standards. 

Maintains, collects and enters data regarding ongoing child/family services provided, using program specific software. 

Works with individual children or small groups, when directed, to meet Head Start Performance Standards, program policies and procedures, objectives and child outcomes. 

Assists in ensuring compliance with Head Start, Local, State and Federal regulations for early childhood programming.

Stays current with early childhood developmentally appropriate practices through online training/videos, conferences, seminars and in-service training as determined by Head Start Program Performance Standards and in consultation with Agency leadership.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions, including travel between various classroom sites during designated shift.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED

• As a condition of employment, an employee within this classification must be willing to enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program upon employment and successfully complete and maintain the certification within two (2) years of hire per the Head Start Act, 12/12/07, Section 648Aii

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development or a related field from an accredited college or university

• Child Development Associate credential

• Previous experience working with preschool age children

• Previous experience with a Head Start Program

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of current early childhood development techniques and practices for working with children who present challenging behaviors

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff, clients, families, outside professionals, agencies, and the public

Ability to:

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred

•  Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign

• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

•  Work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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