Teacher Assistant

CertiPay; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Teacher Assistant to support children's learning journeys. This role involves guiding students through their academic paths, fostering creativity, and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate or a Bachelor's degree, alongside strong interpersonal skills and a genuine love for working with children. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing educational environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of young learners. If you are committed to holistic child development and eager to inspire, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Health Care

401(K) Plan

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate or Bachelor's degree with MTTC test.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Guide students' learning and maintain a supportive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with guardians and promote responsible citizenship.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Technology Utilization

Communication Skills

Education

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Instructional Technology

Job description

Teacher Assistant

At Creative Montessori Academy, we celebrate and nurture every child's innate desire to learn. Utilizing the Montessori Method, our diverse learning environment fosters innovation and yet allows each student the chance to learn through self-directed pace and individual style.

As Montessori educators, it is our mission to prepare our environments for students to develop a love of learning and become intrinsically motivated. It is our objective to guide students in their critical thinking and bring awareness to their five senses throughout the environment.

Teachers and administration are thoroughly trained in the Montessori Method and are committed to the Montessori education of every child. The curriculum is demanding, yet allows each student the chance to learn through self-directed pace and individual style.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate:

• A genuine love for working with children and a strong commitment to their holistic development.
• The ability to guide children through their learning journey with patience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and other staff members.

As the Teacher Assistant, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Curriculum & Instruction:

• Takes responsibility for students' academic achievement.
• Guides the learning process to achieve curriculum goals and individual learning plans.
• Demonstrates effective planning and organization for instruction.
• Selects suitable materials and adapts methods to cater to students' learning styles and abilities.
• Shows creativity and adaptability to maintain order and foster continued learning.
• Motivates students to reach their full potential, setting high expectations and acknowledging diverse abilities.
• Utilizes resources effectively to support learning in the classroom, academy, and community.
• Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, including effective questioning, clear communication, and fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and engagement.

Classroom Management:

• Collaborates with guardians and instills their confidence.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students, creating a climate of high expectations and personal responsibility.
• Promotes responsible citizenship through being a positive role model.
• Establishes a classroom atmosphere based on firm, fair, and consistent practices, promoting responsible behavior.

Student Enrollment & Retention:

• Shares responsibility for maintaining the academy's reputation in the community.

Professional Development & Leadership:

• Participates in the development of instructional policies and regulations.
• Utilizes technology effectively for instruction, record-keeping, and communication.
• Takes responsibility for personal growth and professional development, contributing to a cooperative learning community.
• Upholds professional and ethical principles.
• Strives to improve classroom methods, teaching techniques, and interpersonal relationships.
• Reflects personal qualities that positively represent the individual, group, and academy.
• Demonstrates pride in being a teacher and a member of the academy.
• Assumes other assigned responsibilities from the school leader.

Facilities:

• Ensures the learning environment is orderly and instructional facilities and equipment are used appropriately and safely.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly classroom, involving students in its upkeep.

Job Goal:

The primary goal of a teacher is to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential. Teachers strive to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued, motivated, and challenged.

Essential Skills and Competencies:

While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels.
• Or, minimum of a Bachelor's degree and an alternative pathway, which includes passing the MTTC test(s) for endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels.
• Proven knowledge and expertise in the curriculum and or specific subject area that will be taught.
• Ability to use technology as an instructional tool in the classroom.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written expression using standard grammar and vocabulary.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Recent teaching experience, coursework, or other activity in the area of primary instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current instructional strategies appropriate for students at the specified grade level.
• Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more.

Work Location:

12701 McCann St., Southgate, MI 48195

Please contact Autumn Hernandez via email with any questions at [e-mail].

Working for Choice Schools Associates:

Creative Montessori Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.