A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
This is an Edustaff position to be placed in the Birmingham Public Schools.
BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT TEACHER
Applications are being accepted for the position of Assistant Teacher, in half-day and full-day early childhood, toddler classrooms, Birmingham Public Schools. Part-time (8:00am-1:00pm) and full-time (7-8 hr shift) positions available.
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work collaboratively with classroom team to develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for each child. Help with all classroom activities including choice time, arts, gross motor play, math and literacy games, circle time, etc. Interact with children to develop positive relationships, extend play experiences, enhance language development and build social emotional skills Contribute ideas for the classroom and gather/prepare materials when needed. Act as a positive role model for children. Assist with assessing students using HighScope Child Observation Record. Attend all staff meetings and staff development sessions. Work one on one with students or in small groups as needed for maximum effectiveness of instruction. Assume responsibility in an emergency or if Lead teacher is absent. Assist in implementing a program for positive discipline and classroom management. Communicate effectively with parents. Follow all district and center policies as well as NAEYC and state licensing rules and guidelines. Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand and walk over 60% of the workday in order to supervise children throughout daily activities, walk throughout the school, and participate in gym and playground activities. Must have physical stamina to care for energetic young children. Required to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, sit on the floor, run, and engage in other physical activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 years old or older. Minimum of a Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or equivalent is preferred. (An equivalent is a minimum of 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education) Experience working with young children is required. Blood borne Pathogen, Playground Safety, Epi-Pen and Concussion training, plus additional training required by state licensing and NAEYC guidelines must be completed within 30 days of employment. First Aid and CPR training will be provided. State of Michigan Licensing Background Check, along with BPS background check and fingerprinting, are required before an employee may work with children. Experience in HighScope curriculum preferred but not required.
LOCATION
West Maple Elementary
COMPENSATION
$17.00/hour
START DATE
August 24, 2026 METHOD
OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications must complete the online application through the Oakland Human Resources Consortium website by the deadline listed. The posting can be found at Birmingham Human Resources, click on Employment Opportunities > Vacant Positions . In addition, upload your
