Position:             Caring Steps Children’s Center Lead Caregiver

Hours:                 40 hours/week 12-month position

Reports to:          Caring Steps Children’s Center Director

Supervises:         Classroom Assistant Caregiver and/or Caregiver staff

Pay rate:              $15.50 per hour

Contracted Position to be hired by GECS - Genesee Education Consultant Services

APPLICATION AND SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS:  
Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application through GECS:

https://www.applitrack.com/gecs/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?all=1&AppliTrackZipRadius=5&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&
 
 
SELECTION PROCESS:
Selection of an individual to fill this vacancy is determined by the appropriate administrators based upon experience, qualifications, and professional attributes. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 19 Years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent. CDA or an Associates’ degree in early childhood education or Montessori credential. Bachelors’ degree or higher in early childhood education preferred.
• Ability to monitor, guide, and oversee assistant staff.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion, patience, and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate use of good judgement.
• Ability to interact and communicate positively and appropriately.
• Possess excellent organizational skills.
• Be reliable and punctual.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer day-to-day classroom operations.
• Monitor, guide and oversee classroom staff.
• Record daily individual student anecdotal notes for parent/guardian for all students.
• Plan a variety of creative activities and projects that are age appropriate.
• Complete the required professional development training including CPR/First aid and GCN Training Modules.
• Comply with all applicable licensing requirements.
• Work cooperatively with children, parents and colleagues.
• Be enthusiastic, conscientious and resourceful.
• Comply with Center and District policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Notice of Nondiscrimination - Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C., Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible on the basis of such characteristics.

Rochester Community Schools has designated the following individuals as Compliance Coordinators at 52585 Dequindre Rd., Rochester, MI 48307. Title II and Section 504 – Students: Pasquale Cusumano, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary and Adult Education, (248) 726-3131; Equal Employment Opportunity/Section 504 for non-students: David Murphy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, (248)726-3118; Title IX Coordinator: David Murphy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, (248)726-3118.