Assistant Teacher

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in Traverse City, MI is hiring for a childcare support role to assist the lead teacher in daily classroom activities and outdoor play, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children.

The position involves weekly lesson planning, posting updates for parents, supervising meals and transitions, attending staff meetings and trainings, and maintaining cleanliness and safety of the center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Experience in the child development field preferred.
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports and assists lead teacher in all aspects of the classroom management and daily schedule.
• Responsible for the daily planning and execution of all classroom and outdoor activities for the group.
• Lesson plans will be prepared on a weekly basis with one copy being posted in the classroom for parents, and one copy turned into the Coordinator.
• Supervision for meal times, toileting procedures, inside and outside activities for children in the classroom.
• Attendance at all staff meetings, parent conferences (as needed), and ongoing training.
• Cleaning and organizing of the center as needed.
• Responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of children in assigned group. Responds to needs, questions, concerns of parents and children in an effective and timely manner.

Skills

Lift 30 pounds

Childcare support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

Job description

Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where peoplevacation.That’slife at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties.

If you want a career in healthcare and alifestylemost people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just beMunson Material.To us, that means teammates who live by our values ofexcellence,teamness, positivity, creativity,and a commitment to creatingexceptional experiencesfor our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.

Invested in You

Grow:Tuition reimbursement, in-person and onlinedevelopment,and access to ourcareer hubto help you advance.

Thrive:Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and freeindividualretirement counseling.

Be Well:Freewellness platform for you and your family,pluspersonalizedsupport for personal or family challenges.

Be Heard:Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings

Job Description

A Day inthe Life

Supports and assists lead teacher in all aspects of the classroom management and daily schedule.

Responsible for the daily planning and execution of all classroom and outdoor activities for the group. Lesson plans will be prepared on a weekly basis with one copy being posted in the classroom for parents, and one copy turned into the Coordinator.

Supervision for meal times, toileting procedures, inside and outside activities for children in the classroom.

Attendance at all staff meetings, parent conferences (as needed), and ongoing training.

Cleaning and organizing of the center as needed.

Responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of children in assigned group. Responds to needs, questions, concerns of parents and children in an effective and timely manner.

Qualifications

What’s Required

High school diploma or GED required.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.

Experience in the child development field preferred.

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Additional Information

Please join us for a hiring event!

When? Wednesday, September 30, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMat:

Where? Northwest Michigan Works!
1209 S. Garfield Ave., Suite C
Traverse City, MI 49686

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.