Purpose:
To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, 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.

• Act in a manner that is conducive to the welfare of children.

• Assist in ensuring the facilities are conducive to the welfare of children.

• Ensure appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.

• Assist in administering day-to-day operations.

• Team with staff to administer day-to-day operations.

• Team with staff in the planning and implementation of classroom activities.

• Oversee food service operations.

• Shop for groceries.

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

• Commitment to making progress toward program goals on an ongoing basis