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SEEDS Ecology and Education Centers
Teaching Assistant- Birch Street Elementary
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Job Description
SummaryThe 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.
Essential Job Duties 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 Other Responsibilities Communicate with, and solicit assistance from other SEEDS team members to complete responsibilities, as needed All other duties as assigned Position InformationSchool year work hours: 4 days per week, 3-4 hours per day Summer 6-week program work hours: 4 days per week, 6-7 hours per day Some variations, site specific needsPay $15.72/hrPhysical Requirements Ability to stand for up to 3 hours at a time Ability to hike on uneven terrain for up to 3 hours Ability to lift up to 30 lbs Ability to walk up and down stairs regularly Ability to stoop, kneel, and pick up items from the floor to a standing position Other Requirements Ability/willingness to spend up to an hour outdoors in summer and winter temperatures and weather conditions Ability to hear sounds and recognize difference between them Ability to run short periods of time Must be able to easily get up and down off of the floor Required Skills 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 Qualifications18 years old, minimum age Must be able to pass all required background checks Have, or willing to obtain, CPR/1st Aid Certification TB test required for all staff members working 4 or more hours per week Must meet all DHS qualifications as stated in the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers booklet
Essential Job Duties 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 Other Responsibilities Communicate with, and solicit assistance from other SEEDS team members to complete responsibilities, as needed All other duties as assigned Position InformationSchool year work hours: 4 days per week, 3-4 hours per day Summer 6-week program work hours: 4 days per week, 6-7 hours per day Some variations, site specific needsPay $15.72/hrPhysical Requirements Ability to stand for up to 3 hours at a time Ability to hike on uneven terrain for up to 3 hours Ability to lift up to 30 lbs Ability to walk up and down stairs regularly Ability to stoop, kneel, and pick up items from the floor to a standing position Other Requirements Ability/willingness to spend up to an hour outdoors in summer and winter temperatures and weather conditions Ability to hear sounds and recognize difference between them Ability to run short periods of time Must be able to easily get up and down off of the floor Required Skills 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 Qualifications18 years old, minimum age Must be able to pass all required background checks Have, or willing to obtain, CPR/1st Aid Certification TB test required for all staff members working 4 or more hours per week Must meet all DHS qualifications as stated in the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers booklet