Teaching Assistant- Traverse Heights

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers seeks an EcoSchool Teaching Assistant to work with youth, supporting the Site Coordinator with nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional support. The role involves delivering quality lessons aligned with grant objectives and maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment.

This position requires 18+ years age, background checks clearance, CPR/1st Aid certification, and familiarity with DHS/MiLEAP standards.

Qualifications

• Must work well with youth and communicate effectively.
• Be self-motivated, organized, and reliable.
• Understand DHS/MiLEAP program standards and requirements.
• Pass background checks and obtain CPR/1st Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct, or support, high-quality lessons aligned with grant objectives.
• Provide academic and social enrichment to students.
• Maintain a clean, safe learning environment daily.
• Meet deadlines for required professional development.
• Communicate relevant student information to Site Coordinator and team.
• Attend EcoSchool Circle meetings as required.
• Assist with resource procurement and community communications.
• Collaborate with Site Coordinator and staff, school personnel, and families.

Skills

Work with youth

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Organized

DHS/MiLEAP standards understanding

Education

Minimum age 18

Background checks clearance

CPR/1st Aid Certification

DHS qualifications per Licensing Rules

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
• $15.72 per hour

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

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we at SEEDS encourage you to apply anyway! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.