EcoSchool Teaching Assistant - After-School Enrichment

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers; Kalkaska (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers seeks an EcoSchool Teaching Assistant for Birch Street Elementary School in Michigan. You will work closely with youth, support the Site Coordinator, and help deliver nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional support to students.

The role requires 18+ years of age, background checks, and DHS/MiLEAP adherence, with duties including lesson support, maintaining a safe classroom, and collaboration with staff and families.

Qualifications

• 18 years old, minimum age
• Must be able to pass all required background checks
• Have, or willing to obtain, CPR/1st Aid Certification
• TB test required for all staff members working 4 or more hours per week
• Must meet all DHS qualifications as stated in the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers booklet

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct, and/or support, high-quality lessons that align with grant objectives and provide academic and social enrichment to students
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe learning environment for students on a daily basis
• Comply with DHS/MiLEAP after school work place requirements
• Establish and maintain excellent work relationships with Site Coordinator, fellow site staff members, school staff, students, and student families
• Complete all required professional development on a timely basis
• Provide relevant student information to Site Coordinator and Site Team, meeting predetermined deadlines
• Attend EcoSchool Circle group meetings, as required
• Increase the capacity of SEEDS to better serve students, families, schools and the community at large through resource procurement and communications
• Communicate with, and solicit assistance from other SEEDS team members to complete responsibilities, as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Job description

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers seeks an EcoSchool Teaching Assistant for Birch Street Elementary School in Michigan. You will work closely with youth, support the Site Coordinator, and help deliver nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional support to students.

The role requires 18+ years of age, background checks, and DHS/MiLEAP adherence, with duties including lesson support, maintaining a safe classroom, and collaboration with staff and families.