EcoSchool Teaching Assistant: Inspire Youth & Ecology

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers; Fife Lake (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers seeks an EcoSchool Teaching Assistant to support youth through nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional guidance. You will collaborate with the Site Coordinator and team to deliver high-quality lessons and safe, engaging learning environments.

Responsibilities include preparing lessons aligned with grant objectives, maintaining a tidy classroom, and building strong relationships with students, families and school staff.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Background checks required for employment.
• CPR/1st Aid Certification preferred or required.
• Must meet DHS MiLEAP and Michigan Department of Education program standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct high-quality lessons aligned with grant objectives.
• Maintain a clean, safe learning environment for students daily.
• Comply with DHS/MiLEAP requirements.
• Establish strong relationships with Site Coordinator, staff, students, and families.
• Attend professional development on a timely basis.
• Provide student information to Site Coordinator and team by deadlines.
• Participate in EcoSchool Circle meetings as required.
• Contribute to resource procurement and communications.

Skills

Youth engagement

Self-motivation

Communication

Organized

Compliance/standards (DHS MiLEAP MDE)

Job description

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers seeks an EcoSchool Teaching Assistant to support youth through nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional guidance. You will collaborate with the Site Coordinator and team to deliver high-quality lessons and safe, engaging learning environments.

Responsibilities include preparing lessons aligned with grant objectives, maintaining a tidy classroom, and building strong relationships with students, families and school staff.