Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Hillel Day School; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillel Day School in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking a Kindergarten Assistant Teacher to support the lead teacher in creating a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment for early learners.

You will assist with daily lessons, classroom routines, and small group activities, supervise lunch and recess, and help with centers while modeling warmth and respectful communication with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in early childhood or elementary settings.
• Understanding of child development and age-appropriate practices.
• Strong communication, flexibility, and organizational skills.
• Patience, warmth, and enthusiasm for working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Support lead teacher in planning and implementing daily lessons and activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, welcoming classroom environment.
• Assist with routines, transitions, and behavior guidance using positive strategies.
• Supervise lunch and recess daily; support learning centers.
• Document children's growth as directed.
• Support Judaic teachers during group activities and programs.

Skills

Experience with young children

Child development understanding

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Patience and warmth

Professionalism

Job description

The Kindergarten Assistant Teacher supports the lead teacher in creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. This role focuses on helping children grow socially, emotionally, academically, and physically while fostering independence, curiosity, and a love of learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the lead teacher in planning and implementing daily lessons and classroom activities
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
• Assist with classroom routines, transitions, and behavior guidance using positive strategies
• Support small group and individual learning activities
• Observe and document children’s growth and development as directed by the lead teachers
  Assist with supervision during arrival, dismissal, and specials on a daily basis.
• Supervise lunch and recess daily
• Help prepare materials and learning centers as directed by the lead teachers
• Model respectful, caring, and developmentally appropriate interactions with children
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with colleagues and families as needed and as directed by the lead teacher
• Follow all school policies, licensing regulations, and safety procedures
• Support Judaic teachers when needed such as during whole group activities; Tefillah, Shabbat, Havdalah and special program rehearsals.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with young children (early childhood or elementary setting preferred)
• Understanding of child development and age-appropriate practices
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team
  Strong communication, flexibility, and organizational skills
• Patience, warmth, and enthusiasm for working with young children
• Demonstrates respect, professionalism, and effective communication when working with a team of teachers
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully as part of a teaching team

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move throughout the day
• Ability to go outside in 20-degree weather and above
• Ability to sit on the floor with students
• Ability to lift to 10 pounds as needed