Program Support Aide - Valley Preschool - School Year

Employer: Saginaw Intermediate School District Location: Valley Preschool, Saginaw, Michigan Department: Early Childhood Employment Type: Full-Time Pay: $15.21 per hour Reports To: Principal Schedule: School Year ## General Summary This position works as part of a team to assist in activities in all areas of the program, 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 content area technical support and training from the Lead Teacher/Teacher, Associate or Education Coordinators. ## Duties and Responsibilities Additional duties may be assigned. Professional Development - Attends required training and workshops, including on-line training and cluster meetings as required by Head Start and State Licensing. - Remains current 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 occupational disease and injury prevention regulations, including universal precautions and prevention of contamination. - Is 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 licensing required training. - Actively participates in opportunities for continuous professional development. Classroom Aide - Assists classroom staff with classroom activities, lesson plans, field trips, outdoor activities, meal times, and transportation. - Assists in developing materials and activities related to the cultural background of children and families served. - Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills. - Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly to maintain a safe, healthy learning environment. - Uses the Daily Health and Safety Checklist to help keep learning environments safe from hazards, free from clutter, and allow visibility of children. - Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as needed. - Serves as a substitute in the absence of the teacher or associate teacher. - Participates in 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 through positive methods, modeling, and participation in curriculum development and implementation. - Participates in recruitment activities. Custodial Aide Services - Empties trash or garbage containers if needed before custodian or janitor services. - Sanitizes surfaces and puts away classroom or kitchen materials to maintain a safe and organized environment. - Serves as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian as required. Kitchen Aide Completes routine kitchen and food service chores as assigned. Prepares necessary food and serving items or service prior to or after use.