Description
The Early Childhood Aide position assists in the delivery of pre-school programs by communicating concerns to the supervising teacher and performing a variety of assigned duties. Based on the activities assigned, employees may work with children in the classroom, may prepare and serve food, may ride the bus assuring safety procedures are followed, and may be responsible for the general cleaning of classrooms and rest rooms.
- Accompany the bus driver on all regularly scheduled bus runs, acting as second adult on vehicle;
- Identify all children riding the bus by name; assuring children are only released to persons listed on the emergency card;
- Be familiar with bus route to assist driver as necessary;
- Record amount of time children spend on the bus ride;
- Maintain attendance of bus riders and record when they enter and exit the bus;
- Use positive methods of behavior management to maintain order on the bus;
- Maintain the safety of the vehicle occupants at all times;
- Make certain children are secure in child safety restraints;
- Assist children from home/school into bus and from bus to home/school;
- Make certain parent or guardian is home before leaving child; using a hand-to-hand exchange at the bus;
- Assist children under age of 6 into and out of vehicle;
- Assist bus driver or conduct walk through bus after each run to assure all children have exited the bus;
- Ensure that no child is ever left unattended on the bus;
- Maintain current First Aid and CPR Certification.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and 1 year experience in caring for young children preferred.
- Have or ability to acquire and maintain current First Aid and CPR Certification.
Summary
What You’ll Love About Us:
- To help prepare you for the future: 401(k) retirement plan.
- For Work/Life balance: 16 hours of personal time paid each year and sick time accrual.
- Student Loans: Employment with NEMCSA may qualify you for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Ready To Apply?
Only applications through our Career portal at www.nemcsa.org will be accepted.
Applications will be accepted Until Filled.
Questions can be emailed to [email protected] - No resumes please.
For Current Employees:
Log in to UKG, select the Menu, the MyInfo tab, down to My Career, and click Search For Jobs.
A Few Words From Legal:
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 for fingerprint 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” 1-800-649-3777. An EOE.
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Mission of the agency:
Enhancing quality of life by empowering individuals and strengthening communities.