Assistant Teacher

Ferris State University; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferris State University is seeking an Assistant Teacher for its Early Learning Center. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, focusing on providing a nurturing and educational environment for young children. Ideal candidates will have a background in early childhood education, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering diversity. Responsibilities include supervising children, managing classroom activities, and collaborating with family engagement initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Sick and vacation pay

Medical insurance

Retirement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 credit hours in early childhood education.
• Experience with infants, toddlers, and preschool age students.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in supervision of children.
• Manage classroom in absence of teaching staff.
• Develop end-of-day learning experiences.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Stress Management

Child Supervision

Education

12 credit hours in early childhood education

Job description

Apply now Job no: 497112
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Administrative, Staff

Position Title: Assistant Teacher

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

51500 - Early Learning Center

Advertised Salary: $28,630. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation. etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Summary of Position: The Early Learning Center is seeking Assistant Teachers to join our NAEYC accredited team. This full-time position is an academic year position (August-May) and includes a comprehensive benefit package including sick, vacation, and holiday pay as well as medical insurance and retirement opportunities. The responsibilities of this position include supporting teaching staff in supervision of children. Manage classroom supervision in absence of teaching staff. Develop end-of-day and Friday learning experiences for children in assigned classroom. Ensure sanitation requirements are completed at the conclusion of each day. Handle end-of-day communication with parents for children enrolled in wrap-around childcare. This is a 10- month position.

Position Type: Staff

Required Education: A minimum of 12 credit hours from an accredited college/university in early childhood education, or closely related field as defined in the State of Michigan Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers R. 400.8122. or the equivalency as detailed in the State of Michigan Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers R. 400.8122 (6).

Required Work Experience: Prior experience working with infants, toddlers, and pre-school age students.

Required Licenses and Certifications: Upon appointment: Child & Adult CPR/First Aid certification and current enrollment in MiRegistry.

Physical Demands:

• Bending
• Carrying
• Inclement Weather
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Prior knowledge of High Scope Curriculum model.
Previous experience in a structured child care setting, desired.
Prior knowledge of GSRP regulations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Assist with meeting all current governing agency regulations.

Assist teachers in managing a safe, healthy, and positive environment for children.

Ensure end-of-day sanitation requirements completed on a daily basis.

Implement daily plans in absence of teaching staff as necessary.

Create end-of-day and Friday learning experiences for children supporting daily curriculum plans.

Attend and support family engagement activities.

Act as a liaison between families and classroom teachers during arrival and departure routines.

In absence of teaching staff, assume supervision responsibilities.

Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:

Skills and Abilities: Ability to effectively communicate verbally, written, and electronically through parent engagement app and other web-based software.

Demonstrate proficiency in managing challenging and/or stressful situations.

Maintain appropriate attendance and timeliness.

Ability to work as a team in a fast-paced environment making sound decisions concerning health and safety.

Demonstrate successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of completed coursework as described in Required Education section.

Transcript must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date:
July 7, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes

Posting Close Date:

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community atferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit:Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .

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Advertised: 20 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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