Classroom Aide-East Jordan

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Promote school readiness by enhancing children's social, cognitive, and overall development through educational, health, nutritional, and social services. 
  • Comply with Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, 5-Year Grant, MiLeap-Child Care Licensing Bureau, USDA-CACFP Requirements, Great Start Readiness Implementation Manual, NMCAA Personnel Policies, and other relevant guidelines. 
  • Follow agency processes, policies, procedures, and guidance. 
  • Adhere to the Child Protection Law, Staff and Volunteer Mandated Reporting Policy, NMCAA's Early Childhood Guidance Policy and Code of Conduct. 
  • Support a developmentally appropriate classroom environment. 
  • Maintain accurate records including food service inventory and procurement forms. 
  • Build relationships with school and food service personnel. 
  • Ensure a safe, healthy, and organized environment. Implement emergency procedures. Utilize Active Supervision practices. 
  • Follow policies on health care needs, food allergies, medication administration, and authorized adult releases.
    Report incidents and accidents as required.
  • Assist in maintaining a child friendly environment and collaborate with staff to support day to day operations.
    Support transportation efforts and may be required to ride the bus. 
  • Participate with food service operations, including shopping for groceries, food transport, preparation for family style meals in the classrooms, and clean-up as necessary.