Toddler Classroom Assistant - Early Childhood

Oakland Human Resources Consortium; Beverly Hills (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Schools is seeking an Assistant Teacher for a toddler classroom in Birmingham Public Schools. The position is an Edustaff placement in Birmingham Public Schools.

The role involves supporting the classroom team, assisting with activities, and building positive relationships to support language development and social-emotional growth. The shift is from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with staff meetings and ongoing development opportunities included.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with classroom team to develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for each child.
• Help with all classroom activities including choice time, arts, gross motor play, math and literacy games, circle time, etc.
• Interact with children to develop positive relationships, extend play experiences, enhance language development and build social emotional skills
• Contribute ideas for the classroom and gather/prepare materials when needed.
• Act as a positive role model for children.
• Assist with assessing students using HighScope Child Observation Record.
• Attend all staff meetings and staff development sessions.
• Work one on one with students or in small groups as needed for maximum effectiveness of instruction.
• Assume responsibility in an emergency or if Lead teacher is absent.
• Assist in implementing a program for positive discipline and classroom management.
• Communicate effectively with parents.
• Follow all district and state licensing rules and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Oakland Schools is seeking an Assistant Teacher for a toddler classroom in Birmingham Public Schools. The position is an Edustaff placement in Birmingham Public Schools.

The role involves supporting the classroom team, assisting with activities, and building positive relationships to support language development and social-emotional growth. The shift is from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with staff meetings and ongoing development opportunities included.