Early Childhood Classroom Associate/Assistant

West Ottawa Public Schools; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an Early Childhood Classroom Associate/Assistant to join their team. This part-time role involves working closely with lead teachers to create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that supports children's social, emotional, and cognitive development. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to fostering a positive learning atmosphere. If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy working with children, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Experience teaching developmentally appropriate skills to children.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers in planning and implementing curriculum.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with families about children's progress.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Dependability

Friendliness

Trustworthiness

Experience with Children

Education

CDA (Child Development Associate) credentials

Job description

Early Childhood Classroom Associate/Assistant JobID: 3676

• Date Posted:
  3/21/2025
  
  
• Date Available:
  08/19/2025
  
  

Position: Early Childhood Classroom Associate/Assistant Posting # 3676

• Riley Farms Elementary School

Posting Dates: March 21, 2025 – Until Filled
Reports To: State & Federal Coordinator
Beginning: August 19, 2025
Hours: 28 hours per week
Monday – Thursday
7:45 AM – 3:30 PM
School-Year/Part-Time

Qualifications:

• CDA (Child Development Associate) credentials, or the willingness to obtain the CDA.
• Obtain and maintain current certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• Experience working with children and teaching them developmentally appropriate skills.
• Demonstrate good attendance, punctuality and excellent communication/organizational skills.
• Demonstrates friendliness, dependability and trustworthiness towards others.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works with GSRP Lead teacher and team to uphold classroom requirements, standards and guidelines aligned with the Michigan Early Childhood Standards of High Quality.
• Assist lead teachers in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum to create an engaging learning environment.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment that fosters social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Observe and document children's progress, sharing insights with lead teachers to tailor educational approaches.
• Communicate effectively with families, providing updates on children's development and participating in home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and student-data meetings.
• Adhere to state licensing regulations and program policies, maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
• The worker should provide consistent and reliable attendance.