FDFY Program Support Aide

Employer: Saginaw Intermediate School District Location: Birch Run, Michigan Department: Early Childhood Employment Type: Part-Time Pay: $15.21 per hour Minimum Experience: Entry-level ## General Summary This position works as part of a team to assist in activities in all areas of the program, such as building, classroom, and kitchen, and/or to serve as individualization assistant as needed. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. This position may receive technical support and training in the content area from the Lead Teacher/Teacher, Associate, or Education Coordinators. ## Duties and Responsibilities Additional duties may be assigned. Professional Development - Attends all required training and workshops, including online training and cluster meetings as required by Head Start and State Licensing. - Remains up-to-date on Head Start Performance Standards, Michigan child care licensing regulations, and other applicable regulations and practices. - Keeps up to date on Developmentally Appropriate Practice. - Maintains knowledge of regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including universal precautions and prevention of contamination. - Able to work with children at all levels of development. - Maintains professional certification required to meet Head Start and ISD standards. - Successfully completes and maintains basic First Aid, CPR certification, and required licensing training. - Actively participates in opportunities for continuous professional development. Preschool Program Implementation---Classroom Aide - Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, including implementation of lesson plans, field trips, outdoor activities, meal times, and transportation. - Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served. - Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills. - Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly, helping to maintain a safe, healthy learning environment. - Assists in keeping learning environments safe from hazards and free from clutter and allows for visibility of children by utilizing the Daily Health and Safety Checklist. - Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises. - Serves as a substitute in the absence of the teacher or associate teacher. - Participates in the screening, assessment, observation, and documentation of children. - Works in a diverse environment with children and families of various developmental levels and needs. - Fosters self-esteem, self-direction, self-control, and school readiness skills with preschool children by using positive methods and modeling and participating in curriculum development and curriculum. - Participates in recruitment activities. Custodial Aide Services - Empties trash or garbage containers if needed before the custodian or janitor services. - Sanitizes surfaces and picks up and puts away materials in the classroom or kitchen in order to maintain a safe and organized environment. - Serves as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian as required. Kitchen Aide