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Assistant Teacher, Infant classroom
Wee Care Early Childhood Center - Beverly Hills, MI
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Assistant Teacher position at Wee Care Early Childhood Center involves working in the infant classroom, providing care and supervision for children aged 6 weeks to 15 months. The role requires collaboration with the classroom team to create a safe and nurturing environment, while also engaging with children to support their development. This full-time position follows a Monday to Friday schedule, aligning with the Birmingham Public Schools calendar.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with classroom team to develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for each child.
- Help with all classroom activities.
- Interact with children to develop positive relationships, extend play experiences, enhance language development.
- Provide excellent care and supervision of children 6 weeks-15 months of age.
- Contribute ideas for the classroom and gather/prepare materials when needed.
- Act as a positive role model for children.
- Attend all staff meetings and staff development sessions.
- Assume responsibility in an emergency or if head teacher is absent.
- Communicate effectively with parents.
- Follow all district and center policies as well as state licensing rules and guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director, and/or Principal.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- Experience working with infants is required.
- Blood borne Pathogen, Playground Safety, Epi-Pen and Concussion training, plus additional training required by state licensing and NAEYC guidelines must be completed within 30 days of employment.
- State of Michigan Licensing Background Check, along with BPS background check and fingerprinting, are required before an employee may work with children.
- A physical and TB test must be obtained, passed, and documented with physician's signature.
Nice-to-haves
- Valid CPR Certification.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
