Center Assistant (full-time permanent)

NOTIFICATION OF JOB OPENING

Open/closed competitive

Job Title: Center Assistant (full-time permanent year-round) 

Center: Lac Vieux Desert Child Development Center 

Department: Early Head Start

Location: 23950 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI 49969

The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. is a state chartered 501 C3 non-profit organization consisting of twelve federally recognized Indian Tribes in Michigan. Full-time permanent positions receive health insurance (BC/BS), group term life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and 401(K) Retirement plan. ITC also provides paid leave each year for 14 holidays, 3 personal days, minimum of 13 days vacation and 13 days sick for eligible employees/programs. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit our website at www.itcmi.org.

Job Summary:

Serve as support staff for all aspects of center operations. Must attend to the appropriate needs of the children (ages 3-5) including meals, diaper changes and outdoor activities. Ride the bus, maintain orderliness, and assist children safely on and off the bus. Maintain a neat and orderly classroom. Eat all meals with the children. Ensure the safety and well being of children at all times.

Job Specifications:

High School diploma required; Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred or must obtain within one year of hire. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Previous experience in a preschool setting preferred. Operational knowledge of appropriate and acceptable discipline for children required. Must enjoy working with young children and be of high moral character. Preference given to qualified Native Americans.

Salary & Benefits: Excellent fringe benefit package of fully paid BCBS, fully paid disability insurances and life insurance, 401k retirement plan, paid leave and paid holidays. We are a qualified employer for public service loan forgiveness. CDA pays $11.62 per hour, without CDA pays $10.56 per hour.

Reply to: Send resume’, credentials and verification of Native American status (if claiming preference) to:

Inter-Tribal Council

Attn: Wendy Belleau

2956 Ashmun Street Suite A Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Phone: 906-632-6896 extension 109

Fax: 906-253-1893

Email: wendybp@www.itcmi.org

Date Posted: 04/26/2023 

Closing Date: Open until filled