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Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.\nTo learn more about Macomb County benefits click here\nCLASSIFICATION TITLE:\nTeacher Aide (Full-time)SALARY:\n$32,623.20 - $41,374.08DEPARTMENT:\nMacomb Community ActionOpening Date:\n09/21/2026Closing Date:\n10/05/2026 12:00 a.m.FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime paid pursuant to collective bargaining agreement and/or Human Resources Policy\nEMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period\nGENERAL SUMMARY:\nUnder supervision, works cooperatively with and assists in the implementation of the Head Start Program. Assists in preparing the children and families by meeting program goals, objectives and outcomes to ensure the development of family goals, program health requirements and readiness skills. Assists in meeting individual needs of children and families.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nInteracts with children and families throughout the day as directed by the Teacher and management staff. Encourages exploration, decision making and language stimulation.\nSupports parents in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher and provides positive reinforcement while building self-confidence and self-esteem within a healthy classroom environment.\nUses active supervision strategies to ensure safety and accountability of all children.\nParticipates in recruitment, registration and all required screenings for children, along with any assigned classroom activities.\nMaintains a clean, safe and healthy classroom and work environment in accordance with State Of Michigan Child Daycare Licensing regulations and all Head Start Performance Standards.\nMaintains, collects and enters data regarding ongoing child/family services provided, using program specific software.\nWorks with individual children or small groups, when directed, to meet Head Start Performance Standards, program policies and procedures, objectives and child outcomes.\nAssists in ensuring compliance with Head Start, Local, State and Federal regulations for early childhood programming.\nStays current with early childhood developmentally appropriate practices through online training/videos, conferences, seminars and in-service training as determined by Head Start Program Performance Standards and in consultation with Agency leadership.\nOperates an automobile to perform assigned job functions, including travel between various classroom sites during designated shift.\nPerforms related duties as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired Education and Experience\nHigh School diploma or GED\n\nAs a condition of employment, an employee within this classification must be willing to enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program upon employment and successfully complete and maintain the certification within two (2) years of hire per the Head Start Act, 12/12/07, Section 648Aii\n\nPreferred Education and Experience\nAssociate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development or a related field from an accredited college or university\n\nChild Development Associate credential\n\nPrevious experience working with preschool age children\n\nPrevious experience with a Head Start Program\n\nRequired Licenses or Certifications\nPossession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel\n\nCOMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES\nKnowledge of:\nKnowledge of current early childhood development techniques and practices for working with children who present challenging behaviors\n\nSkill in:\nInterpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff, clients, families, outside professionals, agencies, and the public\n\nAbility to:\nEffectively speak, write and understand the English language\n\nSpeak and understand a language other than English is preferred\n\nWork in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign\n\nUnderstand and carry out oral and/or written instructions\n\nAccurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files\n\nMaintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries\n\nWork independently\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:\nThe work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.\nN/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/Continuously\nWork Environment\nOffice or similar indoor environment: F/C\nOutdoor environment: O\nStreet environment (near moving traffic): N/S\nConstruction site: N/S\nConfined space: N/S\nExposures\nIndividuals who are hostile or irate: O\nIndividuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S\nExtreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S\nExtreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S\nCommunicable diseases: N/S\nMoving mechanical parts: N/S\nFumes or airborne particles: N/S\nToxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S\nLoud noises (85+ decibels): N/S\nBlood Borne Pathogens: N/S\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nN/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/Continuously\nDemand\nBalancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: O\nBending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O\nClimbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O\nCrawling (moving about on hands and knees). O\nInspecting in confined spaces: N/S\nDigging: N/S\nDriving on sealed and unsealed roads: O\nGrasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O\nKneeling to work at low levels: O\nManual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C\nLift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 50 pounds: F/C\nPush/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O\nReaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O\nSitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C\nStanding in an upright position without movement: F/C\nWalking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C\nRunning considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O\nGENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS\nComplies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.\nThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.\nFederal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.\nGRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION - This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.\nThe United Auto Workers Local 889 bargaining unit represents this position. 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