Position Type: Community Services/Preschool AideDate Posted: 10/26/2023Location: East Grand Rapids Public Schools - DistrictwideDate Available: As Mutually Agreed UponClosing Date: Until FilledDistrict: East Grand Rapids Public Schools - websitePRESCHOOL ASSISTANT - WOODCLIFF Requirements & Qualifications:
- Experience 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 child care classroom
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while performing the duties of a child care 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
- Knowledge 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 (with college level coursework in education/childcare preferred)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 hours per day Location: James E. Morse Administration Center at Woodcliff Rate: Pay rate steps to accommodate education/experience Employer: Education Staffing Solutions Start Date: As soon as possible Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: Deadline: Until FilledAttachment(s):