Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

University of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking an attentive early childhood aide to work onsite with children from birth to twelve years. You will greet families, support classroom staff, and help document learning progress through observations and portfolios.

The role emphasizes safety, consistency, and a developmentally appropriate curriculum guided by best practices. Applicants should be at least 18, flexible, and prepared for ongoing training and background checks as part of employment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Excellent attendance and dependable.
• Flexible and able to adapt to different situations.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Enjoys interacting with young children (infant to preschool).
• Continued employment may depend on college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classrooms by maintaining consistency and high expectations for children.
• Provide a safe, healthy learning environment for children birth to twelve years.
• Greet and engage families at arrival and pick-up times.
• Assist teaching staff with projects and curriculum implementations.
• Document children’s learning using checklists, photos, anecdotes, and observations.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Skills

Excellent attendance

Dependable

Flexible

Willing to learn & grow

Enjoys working with young children

Education

Early childhood education related field

Tools

Ages and Stages Questionnaires

Portfolios

Job description

University of Michigan is seeking an attentive early childhood aide to work onsite with children from birth to twelve years. You will greet families, support classroom staff, and help document learning progress through observations and portfolios.

The role emphasizes safety, consistency, and a developmentally appropriate curriculum guided by best practices. Applicants should be at least 18, flexible, and prepared for ongoing training and background checks as part of employment.