Preschool Assistant
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Preschool Assistant JobID: 19463

Position Type:

Community Services/Preschool Aide

Date Posted:

10/26/2023

Location:

East Grand Rapids Public Schools - Districtwide

Date Available:

As Mutually Agreed Upon

Closing Date:

Until Filled

District:

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CHILDCARE ASSISTANT - WOODCLIFF

Qualifications:

* Experience in working with young children

* Ability to comply with State licensing rules for child care centers (LARA)

* Ability to use positive behavior support with preschool students

* Ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders, including staff, students, and families

* Willingness and commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices

* Ability to perform a large range of motion, including standing for long periods of time, sitting on the floor, climbing, lifting weight (15 to 50 pounds), kneeling, or crouching

* Ability to assist in planning and implementing day-to-day classroom activities and lessons

* Ability to work effectively in a noisy environment

* Ability to maintain a harmonious work environment and a positive team relationship in the childcare classroom

* Ability to maintain confidentiality while performing the duties of a childcare assistant

* Excellent attendance record and punctuality

* Ability to maintain group ratio limit throughout all daily activities

* Ability to foster children's education and growth

* Ability to diligently supervise children both inside the school and outside on the playground

* Ability to be responsible for accurate record keeping and documentation of attendance and any accidents/incidents

* Willingness to maintain the cleanliness of the facility

* Willingness to assist with any other duties that may be assigned to the employee by the Director or Lead Teacher

* Minimum of 18 years of age

* Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid or willingness to become certified

* High School diploma (college-level coursework in education/childcare preferred)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 4-6 hours per day

Location: James E. Morse Administration Center at Woodcliff

Compensation: Pay rate commensurate with experience

Start Date: As mutually agreed upon

Contact: Interested applicants should apply at:

Deadline: Until Filled