Program Support Aide (PSA) Valley

Saginaw, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 15 - 15

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Preschool/Program Support Aide

Date Posted:
10/16/2025

Location:
Saginaw ISD - Valley Preschool

District:
Saginaw Intermediate School District

Category:Program Support Aide
Date Posted:10/16/2025
Date Closing:Open until filled

TITLE OF POSITION: Program Support Aide (PSA)
LOCATION: Saginaw ISD-Valley Preschool
DEPARTMENT: Education
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Preschool Manager
SALARY: Per ECEA CBA

A. GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

This position works as a part of a team to assist in activities in all areas of the program building classroomand kitchen and/or to serve as individualization assistant as needed. The position may be reassigned tovarious classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. This position may receive contentarea technical support and training from the Lead Teacher/Teacher Associate or Education Coordinators.

B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
Duties of the position are described in major functional areas listed below. Additional duties may be assigned.

Professional Development

Attends all required training and workshops including on-line training and cluster meetings as required by Head Start and State Licensing.
Remains up-to-date on information that pertains to the needs of the children in the program includingHead Start Performance Standards Michigan child care licensing regulations and other applicableregulations and practices.
Keeps up to date on Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Maintains knowledge of the regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injuryincluding the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination.
Is able to work with children at all levels of development.
Maintains professional certification that employee was hired in with or obtained to meet Head Start andISD standards.
Successfully completes and maintains Basic First Aid CPR certification and licensing required training.
Actively participates in opportunities for continuous professional development.

Preschool Program Implementation

Classroom Aide

Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities including implementation of lesson plans field tripsoutdoor activities meal times and transportation.
Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the childrenand families served.
Helps supervise at mealtime eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and proper socialskills.
Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly helping to maintain a safe healthy learning environment.
Assists in keeping learning environments safe from hazards free from clutter and allows for visibility ofchildren; by utilizing the Daily Health and Safety Checklist.
Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises.
Serves as a substitute in the absence of the teacher or associate teacher.
Participates in the screening assessment observation and documentation of children.
Works in a diverse environment with children and families of various developmental levels and needs.
Fosters self-esteem self-direction self-control and school readiness skills with preschool children byusing positive methods and modeling and participating in curriculum development and curriculum.
Participates in recruitment activities.

Custodial Aide Services

Empties trash or garbage containers if needed before the custodian or janitor services.
Sanitizes surfaces picks up and puts away materials in the classroom or kitchen in order to maintain a safe and organized environment.
Serves as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian as required.

Kitchen Aide

Completes routine kitchen/food service area/food chores as assigned.
Prepares necessary food and serving items or service prior to or after use.
Participates in kitchen clean up inventory and other kitchen tasks as required.
Completes Food Service paper work as needed.

Bus Aide

Completes Bus Aide paperwork as necessary.
Rides the bus and buckles children into the seats.
Assists with children getting on and off the bus.
Make sure that students are safe while riding the bus.

C. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the basics of working with children birth to five.
Knowledge of Active Supervision strategies to keep children safe by: Set up the environment to be ableto 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 potentialdanger Anticipate childrens behavior to predict what the child will do next and Engage and Redirect toassist the children and help solve problems.
The ability to maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start children families and staff inaccordance with established policies procedures and other legal requirements i.e. FERPA HIPAA.
Knowledge of the purpose of Head Start/Early Head Start Programs.
Knowledge of basic food preparation serving and sanitation practices.
Basic computer knowledge of Word and Excel.
Ability to access e-mail and the willingness to learn new programs as needed.
Ability to read and follow program procedures and e-mails daily.
Ability to follow directions and take initiative.
Ability to work in diverse environments.
Ability to work with children with disabilities.
Ability to respect and respond appropriately to the culture language values and family structures ofeach family served.
Ability to support family safety and health.
Ability to engage in mutually respectful goal-oriented partnerships with families to promote parent-childrelationships and family well-being.
Ability to enhance the parent-child relationship and support parents role as the first and life-longeducators of their children.
Ability to act as a member of a comprehensive services team so that family service activities arecoordinated and integrated throughout the program.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect reporting and childcare licensing requirements.

D. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud.
Work is typically performed in a classroom; kitchen and some office work may be required.
Travel by car bus airplane or train may be required for attendance at conferences meetings or otherduties at distant locations in and out of some cases overnight travel may be required.
Some evenings and weekend work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits parentteacher conferences Parent Club meetings community and social events and for providing child careoutside of regular work hours for scheduled events.

This position works in a preschool classroom with child size furniture and seating. The position requires sittingin 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; auditorymemory and discrimination; reading and writing ability; judgment; simple and complex decision making; andlifting up to 75 pounds. This position is covered by the OSHA Final Rule Blood borne Pathogens Act CategoryA with potential for exposure to communicable disease and pests such as head lice. This position is amandated reporter of child abuse/neglect and must have a Department of Human Services child abuse andneglect clearance.

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

E. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The minimum requirement is that the individual be 18 years of age. Individuals must have a high schooldiploma or G.E.D. Some past experience working with preschool children is preferred. Must be willing andable to obtain Basic First Aid and CPR Certification and maintain certification. Acceptable tuberculosis anddrug screening results a clear criminal records check and an initial health exam are required post job offer andprior to employment. Current and former Head Start employees students and parents will receive preferencefor employment vacancies for which they are qualified. Obtain within 2 years of being notified if current orwithin 2 years of date of hire if new employee and/or maintain CDA credential.

SISD - Saginaw County Head Start is a customer-driven family friendly program. As such all staff mustvalue 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 PROCEDURE: Apply online at. External Applicant click Start an application for employment. Inside the Saginaw Area Consortium-Employment Application box under the Activities for you click Start or addition to the online application a cover letter resume at least three (3) letters of recommendation and transcripts are required.

Application Deadline:Open until filled
Posted:10/16/2025

*Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Office*
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action MFH Employer

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:

Andrea Wise Executive Director of Human Resources
Saginaw Intermediate School District
3933 Barnard Road
Saginaw MI 48603
Telephone:

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination see the following website: call 1-.

Saginaw Intermediate School Districtuses theapplicant trackingsystem from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.

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