Associate Teacher - Brucker Preschool

• C.
• KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start program.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies, procedures, and other legal requirements i.e., FERPA, HIPAA.
• Ability to use Active Supervision strategies to keep children safe: Set up the environment to be able to see children around the room at all times, Position yourself to see and hear all children in your care, Count and Use Face to Name while transitioning in and out of the classroom, Listen for potential danger, Anticipate children’s behavior to predict what the child will do next, and Engage and Redirect to assist the children and help solve problems.
• Ability to work with children at all levels of development and to relate sensitively with children.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, serving and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative.
• General knowledge and skills in the field of early childhood development.
• General computer knowledge of Word and Excel and ability to access e-mail and Teaching Strategies Gold and/or willingness to learn programs as needed Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect reporting and child care licensing requirements.
• Ability to enhance the parent-child relationship and support the parents’ role as the first and life-long educators of their children and to engage in mutually respectful goal-oriented partnerships with families to promote parent-child relationships and family well-being.
• Ability to respect and respond appropriately to the culture, language, values, and family structures of each family served.
• Ability to act as a member of a comprehensive services team so that family service activities are coordinated and integrated throughout the program.

• D.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud.
• Travel by car, bus, airplane or train may be required for attendance at conferences, meetings or other duties at distant locations, in and out of state.
• In some cases overnight travel may be required.
• Work is typically performed in a classroom setting with some office work required.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required for events such as home visits, parent/teacher conferences, Parent Club meetings, social and/or community events.
• Riding the bus may be required.

This position works in a preschool classroom with child size furniture and seating. The position requires, sitting in child sized chairs and on the floor; adverse driving conditions; bending; stretching; extended sitting; extended standing; extended walking; stair climbing; kneeling; crouching; reaching; fine and gross motor skills; coordination of hands-fine and gross; eye/hand/foot coordination; visual memory and discrimination; auditory memory and discrimination; reading and writing ability; judgment; simple and complex decision making; and lifting up to 75 pounds. This position is covered by the OSHA Final Rule Blood borne Pathogens Act, Category A, with potential for exposure to communicable disease and pests such as head lice. This position is a mandated reporter of child abuse/neglect and must have a Department of Human Services child abuse and neglect clearance.

Personal qualifications require emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities. Also education or experience in collaborating with parents in the education of their children.

• E.
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Experience working with preschool children and a CDA credential.
• An Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development with two years’ experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are a plus.
• Must obtain Basic First Aid and CPR Certification and maintain certification and licensing required training.
• Acceptable tuberculosis and drug screening results, a clear criminal records check and an initial health exam are required post job offer and prior to employment.
• Current and former Head Start employees, students and parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.

SISD - Saginaw County Head Start is a customer-driven, family friendly program. As such, all staff must value and be committed to the highest levels of professionalism, cooperation, teamwork and tolerance; this includes working well with families, children, co-workers, supervisors and the greater community. Application Deadline: Open until filled

Notice of nondiscrimination

Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of Human Resources Saginaw Intermediate School District 3933 Barnard Road Saginaw, MI 48603 Telephone: (989) 799-473