Preschool Substitute: Inspire Active Learning & Care

Anchor Bay Early Childhood Center; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Anchor Bay Early Childhood Center in New Baltimore, Michigan is seeking an on-call substitute preschool assistant to support the classroom teacher and implement the Anchor Bay Preschool Core Curriculum using the High/Scope approach. You will assist with daily routines, setup, and supervision of Toddlers and preschoolers.

The role requires strong classroom interaction, ability to follow standards, and collaboration with staff to maintain a safe, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Language skills: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
• Mathematical skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts; ability to compute percentages and to interpret graphs.
• Reasoning ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other skills and abilities: Personal computer skills necessary. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Responsibilities

• Engage all students at their own level in the Active Learning process.
• Encourage an Active Learning Environment appropriate for the developmental level of the students.
• Provide positive Adult-Child Interactions at all times.
• Maintain a pleasant classroom atmosphere.
• Demonstrate Positive Classroom Management.
• Maintain classroom and materials in a clean & safe manner.
• Assist with the overall appearance and condition of the Early Childhood center.
• Report broken or damaged items to the office.
• Assist teacher in assessing classroom environment using PQA as requested.
• Assist with classroom set-up and preparation.
• Greet children and engage in conversations at the beginning of & throughout each class.
• Complete necessary prep work for projects and activities.
• Assist & supervise children to & from the restrooms, including assisting with bathroom accidents, diaper changing and toilet training.
• Conduct small group activities according to teacher directions.
• Maintain classroom toys in a clean and orderly fashion including sanitizing before returning to storage.
• Put chairs on top of tables at the end of the day.
• Prepare children’s cubbies for going home notes, papers, projects, etc.
• Prepare snack & snack menu.
• Assist teacher in any other duties or responsibilities necessary to operate a successful classroom.

Job description

Anchor Bay Early Childhood Center in New Baltimore, Michigan is seeking an on-call substitute preschool assistant to support the classroom teacher and implement the Anchor Bay Preschool Core Curriculum using the High/Scope approach. You will assist with daily routines, setup, and supervision of Toddlers and preschoolers.

The role requires strong classroom interaction, ability to follow standards, and collaboration with staff to maintain a safe, engaging environment.