Assistant Teacher Early Childhood (Full-time)

Teacher Assistant for Early Childhood programs assist Lead Teachers in planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children within a safe, healthy learning environment. They encourage the involvement of the families of the children of the program and support the development of relationships between children and their families.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher to supervise and promote activities designed to enhance the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of children enrolled at the ECC
• Assist lead teacher with implementation of appropriate early childhood education experiences
• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the Lead Teacher, which includes lesson plans
• Supervise the classroom when the Lead Teacher is out of the room
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies
• Help to maintain a neat and organized classroom
• Help with the general housekeeping tasks
• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to Hillel Day School and the ECC at all times
• Treat all children with dignity and respect
• Help children establish good habits of personal hygiene: change diapers and assist with toilet training
• Attend parent group and ECC functions
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Observe record and report on the behavior of individual children as assigned
• Assist the Lead Teacher in other ways as requested
• Other tasks as requested.
• Always put the child first.

Requirements

• Understanding of current early childhood education practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact and relate to children in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Ability to lift children, bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, pushing and pulling, and sitting and walking.
• High school degree or equivalent

Background Check and Finger printing based on the State of Michigan Requirements.