Teaching Assistant- Rapid City Elementary
About The Position
The vibrant staff of SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers provide the energy that drives our mission to implement local solutions to global issues at the intersection of ecology, education, and design! Our team members make a difference every day, whether it is teaching a classroom of students about recycling, supporting local farmers markets, leading crews to build a boardwalk, or inviting others to help reach resiliency goals. SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, disability, familial status, or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Summary The EcoSchool Teaching Assistant works closely with youth. They will deliver support to the Site Coordinator and other team members to provide nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional support to youth.
Requirements
- Ability to work well with youth
- Self-motivated/independent worker
- Ability to effectively communicate
- Organized
- Ability to understand DHS/ MiLEAP and Michigan Department of Education program standards and requirements
- 18 years old, minimum age
- Must be able to pass all required background checks
- Have, or willing to obtain, CPR/1st Aid Certification
- Must meet all DHS qualifications as stated in the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers booklet
Responsibilities
- Prepare and conduct, and/or support, high-quality lessons that align with grant objectives and provide academic and social enrichment to students
- Maintain a clean, tidy and safe learning environment for students on a daily basis
- Comply with DHS/ MiLEAP after school work place requirements
- Establish and maintain excellent work relationships with Site Coordinator, fellow site staff members, school staff, students, and student families
- Complete all required professional development on a timely basis
- Provide relevant student information to Site Coordinator and Site Team, meeting predetermined deadlines
- Attend EcoSchool Circle group meetings, as required
- Increase the capacity of SEEDS to better serve students, families, schools and the community at large through resource procurement and communications
- Communicate with, and solicit assistance from other SEEDS team members to complete responsibilities, as needed
- All other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
