POSTING DATE: March 24, 2008 ENDING DATE: March
28, 2008
PROGRAM:
EDUCATION AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES
LOCATION:
Three Rivers-Shippy Center
POSITION:
Classroom Aide
CLASSIFICATION: Regular, Part-time
(20 hrs/wk)
Universal Essential Functions
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Be familiar with and adhere to the Head Start
Program Performance Standards, State of Michigan
licensing requirements, Education and Children's
Services (ECS) policies and procedures and agency
personnel policies and procedures.
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Maintain an open, friendly, professional
relationship with all staff and families, to include
respect for culture, diversity and ethnicity.
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Assist families as needed to ensure quality,
comprehensive services.
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Maintain confidentiality at all times.
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Attend training, planning and regular meetings as
needed/required.
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Foster communication among staff and families to
promote strong, supportive teams and resolve
conflict in an appropriate problem-solving manner.
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Be familiar with and adhere to the child/elder abuse
and neglect reporting laws.
General Essential Functions
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Follow classroom guidelines and rules regarding the
health and safety of children.
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Follow the ECS service plans for job specific
functions.
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Promote learning and social skills.
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Assist in planning, preparing, and caring for the
classroom environment.
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Interact with all children with dignity and respect,
ask open-ended questions, listen carefully to their
answers, be aware of non-verbal cues and understand
each child's individual communication style.
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Share information and assist other classroom staff
in maintaining accurate written records; including
anecdotal observations and records on each child.
Position Specific Essential Functions
The statements listed above are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by a
person in this position. They are not to be construed as
an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be
performed by such a person.
Education: This position requires knowledge
normally acquired through a general high school
education or its equivalent. Ongoing early childhood
education coursework may be required as part of an
Individualized Professional Development Plan.
Experience: Minimum of six months experience in
early childhood development is preferred.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Ability to adapt to the individual needs of
children.
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Ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all
children.
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Willingness to continue professional growth through
continued education.
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Effective oral and written communication skills.
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Beginning computer skills preferred.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
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Pass a physical examination every two years.
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Complete Tuberculosis (TB) test every two years with
negative results.
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Maintain a current First Aid and CPR certification
(training provided).
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Be able to bend, stoop and kneel and lift up to 60
lbs.
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Be able to sit on the floor with children.
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Be able to perform duties in an active environment
with changes in climate and noise levels.
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Complete Shaken Baby/Safe Sleep training (training
provided).
Interested persons must submit an application/resume to
the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan,
Human Resources, P.O. Box 1026, Battle Creek, MI 49016,
by fax at (269) 965-1152, or by e-mail
contact@caascm.org. EOE
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