Teaching Assistant Jobs

About The Position

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
• Ability to work well with youth
• Self-motivated/independent worker
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Organized

Nice To Haves

• Ability to understand DHS/LARA and Michigan Department of Education program standards and requirements

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/LARA 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
• Comply with MiLEAP continuing education requirements, including CPR certification
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Sick Time
• SEEDS sponsored Employee Assistance Program