Teaching Assistant- Traverse Heights

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers in Traverse City seeks an EcoSchool Teaching Assistant who will work closely with youth and support the Site Coordinator and team to deliver nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional support.

The role involves preparing and delivering high-quality lessons aligned with grant objectives, maintaining a safe learning environment, meeting DHS/MiLEAP requirements, building strong relationships with staff and families, and completing required professional

Qualifications

• 18 years old minimum age.
• Must pass all required background checks.
• Have, or willing to obtain, CPR/1st Aid Certification.
• Must meet all DHS qualifications as stated in licensing rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct, and/or support, high-quality lessons aligned with grant objectives.
• Maintain a clean, safe learning environment for students daily.
• Comply with DHS/MiLEAP after school workplace requirements.
• Establish and maintain excellent work relationships with Site Coordinator, staff, students, and families.
• Complete all required professional development on time.
• Provide relevant student information to Site Coordinator and Site Team by deadlines.
• Attend EcoSchool Circle group meetings as required.
• Increase SEEDS capacity through resource procurement and communications.

Skills

Youth engagement

Communication

Organization

MiLEAP knowledge

Independent worker

Job description

EcoSchool Teaching Assistant

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.

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.

Summary

The EcoSchool 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.

Essential Job Duties

• Prepare and conduct, and/or support, high-quality lessons that align with grant objectives and provide academic and social enrichment to students
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe learning environment for students on a daily basis
• Comply with DHS/MiLEAP after school work place requirements
• Establish and maintain excellent work relationships with Site Coordinator, fellow site staff members, school staff, students, and student families
• Complete all required professional development on a timely basis
• Provide relevant student information to Site Coordinator and Site Team, meeting predetermined deadlines
• Attend EcoSchool Circle group meetings, as required
• Increase the capacity of SEEDS to better serve students, families, schools and the community at large through resource procurement and communications

Other Responsibilities

• Communicate with, and solicit assistance from other SEEDS team members to complete responsibilities, as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Position Information

• School year work hours: 4 days per week, 3-4 hours per day
• Summer 6-week program work hours: 4 days per week, 6-7 hours per day
• Some variations, site specific needs
• Pay Range $17.28-18.72/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
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Ability to walk up and down stairs regularly
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and pick up items from the floor to a standing position
• Ability/willingness to spend up to an hour outdoors in summer and winter temperatures and weather conditions
• Ability to hear sounds and recognize difference between them
• Ability to run short periods of time
• Must be able to easily get up and down off of the floor

Required Skills

• Ability to work well with youth
• Self-motivated/independent worker
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Organized
• Ability to understand DHS/MiLEAP and Michigan Department of Education program standards and requirements

Qualifications

• 18 years old, minimum age
• Must be able to pass all required background checks
• Have, or willing to obtain, CPR/1st Aid Certification
• Must meet all DHS qualifications as stated in the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers booklet