Kiddie Junction/ Froebel Childcare Hiring for Teachers Assistant Job at Westland, MI Full Time

The Assistant teacher will be responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and for assisting the lead teacher with classroom instruction, planning and implementing the curriculum.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Foster relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Assist in implementing curriculum activities and lesson plans that promote children’s social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual development
• Encourage children to grown in their independence
• Supervise children
• Assist the lead teacher
• Provide hygiene care for children (diapers, potty training, etc.)

Qualifications and Skills

• 18 years or older with a minimum of a high school diploma – CDA or Associate Degree preferred (scholarships for CDA are available through our program for qualifying teachers)
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently using proper grammar
• Must be able to pass a background check, including FBI fingerprints
• Maintain 24 hours of training each year
• Must be adaptable and flexible
• Must be calm, confident and have positive demeanor
• Must be able to safely handle and lift children up to 40 pounds from floor to waist
• Must be able to crouch to eye level

Job Type: Part-time

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 – $10.50 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location