Teaching Assistant - KND Elementary

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers; Brethren (MI); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Vibrant culture

Hybrid work environment

Retirement plan match

Job summary

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers in Brethren, MI is seeking an EcoSchool Teaching Assistant for KND Elementary. The TA will work closely with youth, support the Site Coordinator, and provide nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional support to students. During the school year, 2-5 days per week, 3-4 hours per day; Summer 6-week program with 4 days per week, 6-7 hours per day.

Pay is $15.72 per hour. Must be at least 17, CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to certify.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to certify.
• Duties include supporting nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional support for youth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and help deliver high-quality lessons with academic and social enrichment.
• Participate in SEEDS training to comply with DHS/MiLEAP after-school requirements.
• Invest in students and program to improve outcomes.

Skills

Youth engagement

Self-motivated

Communication

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Generous paid time off

Vibrant work culture

Flexible & hybrid work environments

Retirement planning & company match

Position:Teaching Assistant - KND Elementary

Location: Brethren, MI

Job Id:398

# of Openings:1

The vibrant staff of SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers provide the energy that drives our mission to implement local solutions to global issues at the intersection of ecology, education, and design! Our team members make a difference every day, whether it is teaching a classroom of students about recycling, supporting local farmers markets, leading crews to build a boardwalk, or inviting others to help reach resiliency goals.

EcoSchool Teaching Assistant- KND Elementary School

Summary
The Teaching Assistant works closely with youth. They will deliver support to the Site Coordinator and other team members to provide nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional support to youth.

• Prepare and help deliver high-quality lessons that provide academic and social enrichment to students! Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe learning environment for students daily.
• Participate in the training and development offered through SEEDS to comply with DHS/ MiLEAP after school work place requirements and grow as a childcare provider.
• Invest in the students and in the program so both can be more successful.

Position Information:

• During the school year - 2-5 days per week depending on your availability, 3-4 hours per day
• Summer - 6-week program work hours: 4 days per week, 6-7 hours per day. There may be some variations due to site specific needs.
• $15.72/hr

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for up to 3 hours at a time.
• Ability to hike on uneven terrain for up to 3 hours and run for short periods.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs regularly.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, pick up items and easily get up and down from the floor to a standing position.
• Ability/willingness to spend up to an hour outdoors in summer and winter temperatures and all-weather conditions.
• Ability to hear sounds and recognize difference between them.

Required Skills

• Ability to work well with youth.
• Self-motivated/independent worker.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 17 years of age.
• Must be certified or willing to certify in CPR/First Aid.
• While this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position, it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All
• positions at SEEDS may require duties outside of normal responsibilities, as needed

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, disability, familial status, or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, disability, familial status, or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, disability, familial status, or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.