Impactful Preschool Teaching Assistant - Flexible Benefits

DeKalb Health; Millington (MI); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

NEMCSA in Millington, MI is seeking a Preschool Teaching Assistant to create a safe, engaging classroom where children can learn and prepare for kindergarten success. In this role, you will support children's development across social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical areas and partner with families and staff to meet school readiness goals.

You will collaborate with teachers, maintain health and safety in the classroom, and participate in ongoing training to grow professionally and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, or a valid CDA credential.
• Valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation.
• Ability to complete TS GOLD Inter-rater Reliability certification within one year of hire and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Assist with classroom activities, behavior support, and daily operations.
• Partner with families through communication, conferences, and home visits.
• Promote children's health, safety, and well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support school readiness goals.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Assoc degree / CDA

Driver's license

TS GOLD cert within 1 year

Education

Associate degree in ECE/Child Development

CDA credential

Job description

NEMCSA in Millington, MI is seeking a Preschool Teaching Assistant to create a safe, engaging classroom where children can learn and prepare for kindergarten success. In this role, you will support children's development across social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical areas and partner with families and staff to meet school readiness goals.

You will collaborate with teachers, maintain health and safety in the classroom, and participate in ongoing training to grow professionally and