Teacher Assistant HS

Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency is seeking a classroom assistant to support daily programming in a Head Start-style setting. You will assist in planning activities, help children with learning tasks, and support a safe, welcoming classroom environment for children and their families.

The role requires an Associates in Early Childhood or CDA credential (or enrollment in a CDA program to complete within a year).

Qualifications

• Associates in Early Childhood/Child Development preferred or currently pursuing.
• CDA credential or in CDA program to be completed within one year.
• Program requires ability to learn and use basic office and classroom software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning daily programming under supervision of the program manager/teacher.
• Participate in development of daily lesson plans.
• Assist children in need of special attention and care.
• Maintain a safe, inviting environment for children and parents.
• Direct classroom activities for large and small groups as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Associates in Early Childhood/Child Development

CDA credential

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Hamtramck Location - Hamtramck, MI 48212Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.00 HourlyJob Category: Whole Family Success-EarlyScope:

Essential Functions

• Assist in planning and implementing daily programming under the supervision of the program manager/teacher.
• Participate in the development of the daily lesson plan.
• Assist individual children in need of special attention and care.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a safe, inviting, and accepting environment for young children and their parents.
• Direct specific classroom activities, including large and small groups, as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist in planning and preparing materials for daily activities.
• Assist with daily clean up and care of classroom
• Assist in the daily on-going assessment of children through the taking of anecdotal notes, scoring them and entering the information into On-line COR.
• Maintain records as required (i.e. attendance, meal counts, daily summary logs, emergency cards, contact log, etc.), and conduct observational assessments.
• Assist in any and all areas of the program as directed.
• Participate in team meetings and training when appropriate.
• Address children, parents, staff with respect and by name.
• Assist in the process of receiving children and preparing them for dismissal, including loading buses.
• Perform special assignments as directed by immediate supervisor or other management as required.
• Comply with all licensing regulations and performance standards.
• Assist program manager in completing developmental screenings of children.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of family service plans.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards assigned work, clients, and staff, and a willingness to work with others.
• Perform work in a professional manner that upholds Wayne Metro's policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsPhysical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk, sit, see, talk and hear, and use hands to manipulate. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps, stoop, bend kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, and move students. Employees must occasionally move equipment and/or supplies. The job is performed for the most part in a school setting with occasional outside weather conditions. The noise level is that of a typical school setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates in Early Childhood/ Child Development preferred;

At minimum:

• Child development associate credential (CDA); or
• Currently enrolled in a child development associate (CDA) program to be completed within one year; or
• Currently enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood/ Child Development and have successfully completed 12-credit hours in the area of major. All enrolled programs must be completed within two years of hire date.

Minimum Competencies:

• Working knowledge of basic internet applications and programs including Google technology and Microsoft Office Word and Excel. The ability to learn and utilize the necessary programs for this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Good interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to provide services for those persons facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment (as deemed necessary).
• Perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro policies and procedures.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to various sites.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be COVID-19 vaccinated, or partially, with the ability to complete within 30-days of employment. Circumstances preventing vaccination, and corresponding accommodations will be reviewed and considered.

Work Hours:

Work schedule is Monday - Friday, with specific hours (and occasional Saturdays) to be determined by department needs.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.