Duties/Responsibilities: 

Promote school readiness by enhancing children's social, cognitive, and overall development througheducational, 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 ImplementationManual, 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 EarlyChildhood 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 ActiveSupervision 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 dayoperations. Support transportation efforts and may be required to ride the bus. Participate with food service operations, including shopping for groceries, food transport, preparationfor family style meals in the classrooms, and clean-up as necessary. Maintain accurate records for attendance, meals, transportation, and budgets. Participate in professional development to meet annual requirements. Utilize platforms used by NMCAA programs such as Podio, E-3, MiRegistry, GOLD, SharePoint, etc. Support all NMCAA classrooms by subbing if needed. Be present during core hours with children and adapt to flexible schedules to meet family and teamneeds.Complete required duties as assigned by the supervisor.    

A commitment to the NMCAA philosophy and mission. Ability to maintain confidentiality personally and professionally. Ability to engage with co-workers and clients in a positive, non-judgmental, and courteous manner. Ability to offer innovative solutions, collaborate as a team member, and prioritize tasks. Proficient in operating computers and office equipment. Must have professional communication skills, organizational abilities, technical proficiency, andeffective time management. Demonstrate compassion and understanding when working with children and families.