Teacher Aide Head Start Program

Position: Teacher Aide (Full-time) - Head Start Program
## Teacher Aide (Full-time) - Head Start Program Apply locations:
Verkulien Building time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 28, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
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** CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

** Teacher Aide (Full-time) - Head Start Program
** SALARY:**$32,623.20 - $41,374.08
** DEPARTMENT:
** Macomb Community Action
** Opening Date:
** 07/14/2026
** Closing Date:
** 07/28/2026 12:00 a.m.
** FLSA STATUS:
** Non-exempt - overtime paid pursuant to collective bargaining agreement and/or Human Resources Policy
** EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:
** Just cause subject to probationary period
** GENERAL

SUMMARY:

** Under 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.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
** Interacts with children and families throughout the day as directed by the Teacher and management staff. Encourages exploration, decision making and language stimulation.

Supports 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.

Uses active supervision strategies to ensure safety and accountability of all children.

Participates in recruitment, registration and all required screenings for children, along with any assigned classroom activities.  Maintains 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.

Maintains, collects and enters data regarding ongoing child/family services provided, using program specific software.

Works with individual children or small groups, when directed, to meet Head Start Performance Standards, program policies and procedures, objectives and child outcomes.

Assists in ensuring compliance with Head Start, Local, State and Federal regulations for early childhood programming.

Stays 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.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions, including travel between various classroom sites during designated shift.

Performs related duties as assigned.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* *** Required

Education and Experience
*** High School diploma or GED
* As 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 648

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** Preferred

Education and Experience
*** Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development or a related field from an accredited college or university
* Child Development Associate credential
* Previous experience working with preschool age children
* Previous experience with a Head Start Program
** Required Licenses or Certifications
*** Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
** COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
**** Knowledge of:
*** Knowledge of current early childhood development techniques and practices for working with children who present challenging behaviors
** Skill in:
*** Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff, clients,…