Assistant Teacher

Detroit, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 18 - 24

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time

Description

Job Title: Assistant Teacher

Department: Early Learning

Reports To: Program Management

FLSA Status: Exempt

General Summary:

The Assistant Teacher supports the Teacher in providing high-quality early education experience for children. This role includes assisting in the implementation of curriculum maintaining classroom organization and promoting a positive safe and inclusive learning environment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans aligned to program curriculum and standards.
Support childrens learning and development through active engagement small-group facilitation and individualized attention.
Help maintain a clean organized and safe classroom environment; set up learning centers and materials daily.
Observe and document childrens progress behavior and milestones; share insights with the Teacher to inform instruction and family communication.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with families regarding classroom activities and childrens development following confidentiality guidelines.
Assist with daily routines (arrival meals toileting rest time transitions) while reinforcing health hygiene and safety practices.
Promote positive guidance and social-emotional learning using program-approved strategies.
Monitor supervision and ratios consistently; ensure children are accounted for at all times.
Support the creation of a welcoming culturally responsive environment that affirms all children and families.
Prepare materials organize supplies and help with classroom displays and documentation of learning.
Participate in team meetings professional development and coaching applying feedback to practice.
Follow all program policies and procedures including mandated reporting licensing and health/safety requirements.

NOTE: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by the position in this job classification. Not all duties assigned are included. It is expected that an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED required.
CDA in Infant/Toddler or Preschool (or ability to obtain within program timeframe) preferred relevant college coursework in Early Childhood Education Child Development or related field.
Experience working with young children in a group setting preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

Special Recruitment Events

Recruitment is everyones responsibility to ensure all programs are fully enrolled. To that end all staff is responsible to participate in special community or recruitment days. Some of these days maybe on weekends and staff are still required to participate. The following days are mandatory:

Focus: Hope Walk / March
Spring Bling
Family Fun day
And specialized days that are identified from the Program Director or management

In-Kind

All staff have a responsibility to support the program to meet the non-federal share (in-kind). Staff are strongly encouraged to recruit parents to volunteer within the program. Additionally staff are also encouraged when possible to support the program by recruiting community members for volunteers and personal donations. When purchases are voluntarily made to promote the program those expenses can be used as a donation and can be claimed as in-kind.

What can we offer you for all your hard work

Benefits:

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

13 Paid Holidays Per Year

401K Match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D (Employer Paid)

Voluntary Life and AD &D

AFLAC (Voluntary)

Short Term Disability (Voluntary)

Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

FSA Plan (Flex Spending Account)

Paid Parental Leave (Up to 4 Weeks)

Focus: HOPE is an equal opportunity employer. Focus: HOPE does not discriminate in its hiring promotion transfer discipline or termination practices against any employee based on race gender religion national origin age height weight marital status veteran status or handicap or disability unrelated to an employees ability to perform his or her a part of this commitment Focus: HOPE will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed please email describing the accommodation.

Salary Description

$18.50 - $24.78

Full-timeDescriptionJob Title: Assistant TeacherDepartment: Early LearningReports To: Program ManagementFLSA Status: ExemptGeneral Summary:The Assistant Teacher supports the Teacher in providing high-quality early education experience for children. This role includes assisting in the implementation ...