GSRP Teacher Assistant

WAYNE-METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY • Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

125d • $15 - $22

About The Position

The position involves providing direct care and assisting program staff in implementing educational activities for pre-kindergarten children, promoting their growth and development in various areas. The role includes planning and executing daily programming, maintaining a safe environment, and conducting assessments of children's progress.

Requirements

• Associates in Early Childhood/Child Development preferred.
• Child development associate credential (CDA) or currently enrolled in a CDA program to be completed within one year.
• Currently enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood/Child Development with 12 credit hours completed.
• 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 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 appropriate interventions.
• Commitment to the welfare of the families served and to the delivery of quality services.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups both orally and in writing.
• Ability and willingness to make home visits.
• Good interpersonal and professional skills including professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing daily programming under the supervision of the 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.
• Assist in planning and preparing materials for daily activities.
• Assist with daily clean up and care of the classroom including daily custodial needs.
• Assist in the daily on-going assessment of children through anecdotal notes and data entry.
• Maintain records as required (attendance, meal counts, daily summary logs, etc.).
• 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.
• Maintain open lines of communication with food/kitchen staff.
• Get necessary head counts to help distribute food effectively.
• Keep the classroom stocked with materials needed for food preparation and distribution.
• Distribute food in a timely manner to facilitate family style meal service.
• Work with the Nutrition Manager to ensure the nutritional needs of all children are met.
• Perform special assignments as directed by the supervisor.
• Comply with all licensing regulations and performance standards.
• Assist program Lead Teacher 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.
• Perform work in a professional manner that upholds Wayne Metro’s policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees