Center Assistant - Building Blocks 6

Position:  Center Assistant          

Classification:  SA 01-03 ($13.94 - $15.22 - $16.47) 

Hours:  30/week    

Work Weeks: 52/year                                                      

Supervisor:  Lead Infant/Toddler Educator (LITE)  

Positions Supervised: None 

Mission Statement 

EightCAP, Inc., improves our community by collaborating with private, government, and community organizations to deliver programs that alleviate the causes of poverty and its effects, allowing individuals to become self-sufficient. 

Role Overview 

As a Center Assistant, you will create a safe, positive environment for children and families while supporting access to high quality programming.  Additionally, you will shop for groceries and supplies, prepare meals and assist with cleaning, play with children and assist in regular daily activities.    

Key Responsibilities 

1. Monitoring: Follow regulations and requirements of the Office of Head Start, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).  
2. Professionalism: Comply with program confidentiality policies concerning personally identifiable information about children, families, and other staff members and must always maintain professional boundaries with enrolled children and families. 
3. Model: Engage in appropriate behavior and support children's individual needs including modeling healthy eating habits.  
4. Meal Preparation: Prepare meals and snacks as outlined on menus, maintain cleanliness of meal preparation areas, storages areas and classroom and shop weekly as directed by your supervisor.  
5. Safety Compliance: Assist in providing a safe, organized environment. 
6. Reporting: Assist in maintaining accurate records as assigned as well as reporting all suspected child abuse and neglect. 
7. Emergency Procedures: Be familiar with emergency procedures to respond effectively in case of an emergency.  
8. Collaboration: Communicate positively with children, parents, teaching team and peers. 
9. Professional Development: Actively participate in professional development to ensure compliance with regulations. 
10. Perform Other Duties as Assigned. 

Our CORE Values at Work

1. Accountability: By being on time, staying present throughout work hours, and following through on commitments, the Center Assistant is dependable and takes responsibilities seriously
2. Communication: The Center Assistant utilizes open, clear, and respectful communication with children, families, staff, and community partners.   
3. Compassion: The Center Assistant is aware of the emotional needs of children and offers support, comfort, and reassurance while remaining patient and understanding. 
4. Empowerment: The Center Assistant empowers children by encouraging independence, which in turn builds children’s confidence and fosters a sense of achievement.  

Qualifications 

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience with early childhood programs and food service preferred.  
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work collaboratively with others.  
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 
• A criminal records background check, including fingerprint checks.   
  
• A valid Michigan driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.   
  

Benefits

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, medical flex, and a 401k with a 5% employer match on your one-year anniversary. Benefits begin on your 31st day of employment.

Staff in this position may be eligible to apply for unemployment benefits during periods of layoff, in accordance with state unemployment regulations. 

EightCAP, Inc. is an equal Employment Opportunity Agency Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.