Purpose:

To provide relational learning at Early Childhood Centers to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of education, health and nutrition, social, and other services to enrolled children and families.

Position Objectives:

• Comply with and utilize the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Act, State of Michigan Child Care Center Licensing Rules, the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-Kindergarten, GSRP Implementation Manual (GSRP funded), Great Start to Quality, Program Procedure Manual Guidance, 5 Year Grant, USDA/CACFP/MDE Requirements, and NMCAA Personnel Polices.
• Team with staff to administer day-to-day operations.
• Team with staff in the planning and implementation of classroom activities, substitute in the classroom as needed.
• Act in a manner that is conducive to the welfare of children.
• Commitment to making progress toward program goals on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in ensuring the facilities are conducive to the welfare of children.
• Ensure appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.
• Carry out and oversee the nutritional component of programming and food service operations.
• Meal planning, purchasing and budgeting, preparation of food experiences and special food requirements for individual children.

• Able to transport food in personal vehicle from vendor to site, as needed.

Minimum Education:

• Child Development Associate credential (CDA) with a focus on infant and toddler development.

Additional Qualifications Required:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to meet the State of Michigan and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check requirements.
• Ability to meet the State of Michigan and federal health requirements (medical clearance, mental wellness, and TB examination).
• Exhibit good moral character per the definition in Licensing Rule for Childcare Centers.

Be suitable to meet the needs of children.