Toddler Classroom Assistant & Positive Education Support

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

Job summary

Oakland Human Resources Consortium is placing an Assistant Teacher in a toddler classroom for Birmingham Public Schools in Michigan. The shift runs from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with Edustaff placement in the district.

The position emphasizes nurturing environments, active participation in classroom activities, and collaboration with the school team. Responsibilities include supporting language development, social-emotional skills, and positive discipline while following district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Assists classroom team to provide a safe, nurturing environment.
• Engages with children to support language, social, and cognitive development.
• Supports instructional activities and prepares materials as needed.

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.

Skills

Classroom support

Child interaction

Team collaboration

Instructional assistance

Job description

Oakland Human Resources Consortium is placing an Assistant Teacher in a toddler classroom for Birmingham Public Schools in Michigan. The shift runs from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with Edustaff placement in the district.

The position emphasizes nurturing environments, active participation in classroom activities, and collaboration with the school team. Responsibilities include supporting language development, social-emotional skills, and positive discipline while following district guidelines.