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JOB POSTING
DIVISION:
POSITION TITLE:
MATRIX VISTAS NUEVAS HEAD START
Education Associate
POSTING DATES: August 7, 2012 through August 13, 2012
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
To provide clerical, educational and program support for the Education Content area.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associates in Child Care, Early Childhood Education.
• Five or <strong>more</strong> year’s experience working in a childcare environment.
• Experience in typing and general office work, knowledge of established usages in business
corresponding and English.
• Knowledge of Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment, observation tools.
• Clerical aptitude and computer literacy.
• Experience in management.
Must pass licensing requirements including criminal clearance, Central Registry and pre-employment
drug screen.
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that could provide the required
knowledge, skills and abilities, will be evaluated on an individual basis.
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND ETHICAL CONDUCT:
All personnel of Matrix must adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics and incorporate Continuous
Quality Improvement efforts into their everyday performance.
RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Able to read, write and communicate is Standard English.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Able to maintain confidentiality of all discussions and records.
• Must be resourceful, patient and sensitive to the needs of staff, children, and families.
• Must be culturally sensitive to work in a diverse community
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
• Lead Mentor for Center Administrators.
• Assist in compiling monthly data and information to complete various reports.
• Assist in planning and implementation of program activities and initiatives.
• Attend meetings/trainings as assigned.
• Monitoring and/or assessing classrooms.
• Copying of materials as directed, including collating and distribution.
• Continuous tracking and updating of center licensing.
• Filing and sorting as directed.
• Ability to construct and maintain database files.
• Composing and typing routine correspondence and flyers.
• Must assist with recruitment of children for the program.
• Must participate in all program activities and community events.
• Ordering of supplies/equipment for Education Content area.
• All other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please send resume to: Matrix Human Services, Human Resources Department
120 Parsons
Detroit, Michigan 48201
(313) 831-1000 (313) 831-9139 (FAX)
EMAIL: dnewing@matrixhs.org