Horizon Science Academy New Bedford·Lambertville, Michigan
The Associate Teacher provides instructional tools to help preschool students meet State of Michigan education requirements. Responsibilities include assisting in daily activities, promoting child development, and conducting home visits.
1. An associate degree in early childhood education or development is preferred.2. Valid center-based pre-k CDA3. Minimum of one (1) year of successful work experience working with young children in a group.4. Must be at least 18 years of age. 5. Meet all requirements established by the Michigan Department of Human and Health Services (DHHS), as applicable. NATURE OF THE POSITION: This position is responsible for the instructional program for the subject matter assigned. The Assistant Teacher must provide students of the Academy's preschool program with instructional tools to develop skills required to successfully meet the State of Michigan education requirements. The scope of all authority includes all issues or concerns regarding educating children.
OF POSITION: Assist in daily activities. Assist in stimulating interest and creative abilities of the children to promote intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. Assist in monitoring assigned group. Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly physical environment conductive to optimal growth and development of children. Assist in all mealtime activities. Understand and maintain the goals and objectives of the Academy's preschool program. Conduct home visits as required. Attend staff meetings and all professional development. Perform other duties as assigned.
Position requires frequent standing and walking throughout the building and school grounds. Ability to stoop, crouch, kneel and bend occasionally. Occasionally lifts and carries materials or items weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to use senses - sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Ability to type; uses hand/eye coordination for typing and data entry.
Satisfactory criminal background check. Must have a valid Driver's license. Must meet the DHS vaccination requirement(s).
Market context
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