Pre-Primary Teaching Assistant II

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: PRE-PRIMARY TEACHING ASSISTANT II

Part-time (up to 37 hours/week), Non-exempt position

LOCATION: KBIC Pre-Primary Center

Baraga, Michigan 49908

SUPERVISORY CONTROL: Pre-Primary Education Director

SALARY: Grade 3 (minimum starting wage = $15.00/hour) W/O CDA

Grade 4 (minimum starting wage = $16.47/hour) W/CDA

Grade 5 (minimum starting wage = $17.43/hour) W/ Associate's Degree

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or High School Certificate of Completion.
• This qualification may be waived for individuals 62 years of age or older who meet the remainder of the qualifications listed below.
• This qualification may also be waived for KBIC members working toward obtaining their GED who meet the remainder of the qualifications listed below.

· Must have at least six (6) months of post-secondary education in Child Development or a related field; OR six (6) months experience as a Child Care Provider; OR a combination of both equaling at least six (6) months.

• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred or must obtain within 3 months of date of hire. Child Development Associate (CDA) certification will be required to be completed within the time structure set forth.
• Must be able to obtain a satisfactory clearance in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Background Investigations Policy.
• Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment drug testing and pre-employment physical.

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to qualified individuals of American Indian descent.

VETERAN PREFERENCE: Preference will also be given to Veterans who do not have bad conduct or dishonorable discharges (need DD214).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the Pre-Primary Education Director and Coordinator in providing appropriate early childhood education experiences for child in art, music, literature, and play.

2. Assist in promoting and supervising the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of each child.

3. Assist in the upkeep of the Education Center and all equipment and materials.

4. Eat all meals with children and assist in the development of good nutrition habits and table manners.

5. Help children establish good habits of toileting and personal hygiene and cleanliness

6. Assist in supervising all activities to insure safety of each child at all times.

7. Maintain prompt hours; notify Pre-Primary Education Director in the event of illness or upcoming absence (ahead of time).

8. Maintain neat and clean appearance.

9. Work with all other staff members in a cooperative manner.

10. Attend and participate in staff meetings.

11. Must attend training as designated by Pre-Primary Education Director.

12. Work toward attainment of a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and First Aid/CPR certification within time structure set forth.

13. Must make referrals as necessary pertaining to children and families.

14. Is bound by mandatory reporting requirements as determined by Tribal, State and Federal Law.

15. Must work in a cooperative spirit with tribal and local resources to best meet the needs of the children and families.

16. Must serve as a positive role model for staff, community, families and children.

17. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Baraga, MI 49908 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baraga, MI 49908: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17