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.
- Assist teacher in implementing developmental experiences for children, including activities in language, intellectual, social-emotional and physical development; as well as skill development in health and safety;
- Assist the teacher in managing the classroom to assure a safe, healthy and positive atmosphere for children;
- Observe and identify needs of classroom children without constant direction and supervision;
- Assist in toileting children and perform diapering procedures when necessary;
- Perform necessary personal care procedures as directed and trained;
- Assist in helping children in and out of vehicle restraint systems;
- Physically interact with children outdoors and indoors to include floor-time in a safe and appropriate manner;
- Complete and submit program paperwork accurately and promptly as assigned;
- SUPERVISE CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES ensuring no child is left unattended.
Requirements
Employees in this position must possess close and distance vision and: Occasionally are required to:
- Walk, Climb or balance, Taste or smell, Drive or have the ability to drive, Work irregular or extended hours, Twist at the neck or trunk, Read typed or written word, Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Regularly are required to: Stand, Sit, Use hands to finger, handle or feel Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, Reach with hands or arms, Use repeated hand, arm or finger motion, Frequently are required to:Talk or Hear Lift up to 10 pounds.
- High school diploma or GED and 1 year experience in caring for young children preferred.
Summary
What You’ll Love About Us:
- To keep you healthy: Medical/Rx, Vision & Dental insurance plan at no cost for employee with a family coverage cost-share option.
- To help prepare you for the future: 401(k), Life & Disability Insurance
- For Work/Life balance: Paid lunch hours, numerous holidays, generous vacation time and sick days.
- 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.
Notice: NEMCSA participates in E-Verify. For more information, please view our eVerify disclaimer at www.nemcsa.org/careers.
Mission of the agency:
Enhancing quality of life by empowering individuals and strengthening communities.