Teacher Assistant HS

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency - Hamtramck, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Hamtramck, MI

Social Assistance

About the position

The Teacher Assistant at Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency plays a crucial role in providing direct care and support to program staff in implementing educational activities for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. The position focuses on fostering age-appropriate growth and development in a nurturing environment, ensuring that children receive the attention and care they need to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing daily programming under the supervision of the program manager/teacher.
• Participate in the development of the daily lesson plan.
• Assist individual children in need of special attention and care.
• Create and maintain a safe, inviting, and accepting environment for young children and their parents.
• Direct specific classroom activities, including large and small groups, as assigned by the teacher.
• Plan and prepare materials for daily activities.
• Assist with daily clean up and care of the classroom.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of children and maintain required records.
• Participate in team meetings and training when appropriate.
• Address children, parents, and staff with respect and by name.
• Assist in the process of receiving children and preparing them for dismissal, including loading buses.
• Perform special assignments as directed by immediate supervisor or other management as required.
• Comply with all licensing regulations and performance standards.
• Assist program manager in completing developmental screenings of children.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of family service plans.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards assigned work, clients, and staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Child Development Associate's degree preferred.
• Child Development Associate Certification or currently enrolled in a CDA program to be completed within one year.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate and interact with children in a caring, responsive, and nurturing manner.
• Ability to intervene with children's behaviors in a non-punitive and supportive manner.
• Ability to establish positive and productive working relationships with parents/caregivers.
• Ability to be self-directed in the completion of tasks.
• Ability to work as a positive and productive member of a team.
• Basic understanding of child development and age-appropriate behaviors.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Knowledge of common childhood behavior problems and appropriate interventions.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities