Reports To: Director of Early Learning Center

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, school calendar year

General Description

Under the supervision of the Director and Lead Teacher, the Early Learning Center Assistant will supervise the activities of students and works as a member of the teaching team to promote active learning while providing a caring and safe environment for the students. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate, listen and work well in a team environment while assisting in implementing a quality educational program and developing positive relationships with the students, parents, and all team members. The Early Learning Assistant will aid in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly physical environment while also embracing and meeting the needs of diversity of students and their families.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality at all times in regards to children, parents, staff, students, and volunteers, following guidelines established by MCAS policies and articulated by the center’s director and MCAS policies
• Comply with standard rules, regulations, and procedures assigned by the district
• Use professionalism when collaborating or working with students, staff, and parents
• Use district-approved curriculum resources for teaching students
• Support the student in the classroom, individually, or in small groups, following the teacher’s guidelines
• Support the educator/teacher's overall goals and objectives for each individual student
• Aid in the development and maintenance of a positive work environment
• Communicate concerns to the Lead Teacher or Director in a timely and professional manner
• Be on time and maintain good attendance
• Attend in-services and training, as required
• Request teacher support when necessary or when more explanation is needed
• Communicate important information to the program director concerning students
• Help ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to Center
• Maintain a healthy classroom environment, including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of students
• Serve as the substitute lead teacher, as needed
• Supervise children at all times: seeing and hearing children both indoors & outdoors
• Uphold all responsibilities for mandated reporting as legally required by the state of Indiana.

Education and Experience

• 21 years of age 
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Meet all State Requirements
• Two year or four year degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field 
• Previous experience working with children in a group setting 
• Physically able to lift children or items up to or in excess of 50 pounds 
• Ability to meet the physical demands of supervising and supporting children 
• Successful completion of First Aid Training, Universal Precautions, ILEAD, one hour of Jason Foundation Suicide Prevention Training, and annual CPR
• All staff are required to have 12 hours of training annually
• Annually receive a negative intradermal TB test
• Must pass a criminal background check and fingerprint screening
• Must pass drug test upon hire and subsequent random drug-testing

Salary and Benefits

Payment Type: $15.00 per hour

Benefits: No benefits, grant-funded

The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes"). This includes the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Barbara Eason-Watkins, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000.