Teacher Assistant SEIU

About the Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teacher Assistant SAC

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Head of School, MCNU Children's School

The Mill College Children's School follows a progressive model of education for Toddler through Transitional Kindergarten. The Preschool Teacher Assistant works closely with the program team, supporting the planning and supervision an exemplary curriculum for the designated program, using a reflective, inquiry approach to analyze and improve instruction. The successful candidate will support the development of child and adult learning by engaging in teacher led inquiry for improvement of teaching.

Representative Duties

Responsibilities include:

* Support the planning and implementation of a play-based, constructivist curriculum based on the best-available knowledge of children's learning and linked to the California state frameworks. Regularly work with colleagues of the Children's School to study children's classroom learning.

* Support, supervise and ensure safety and well-being of children in the program.

* Organize and lead activities designed to promote children's physical, cognitive, motor, social and emotional development.

* Maintain active and open communications with parents/guardians of the children and with the other members of the Children's School staff and School of Education faculty.

* Professionalism - Work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and children within a diverse and multicultural environment.

Requirements

* Two or more years recent successful classroom teaching support experience

* TB Clearance and good health screening report

* Pediatric CPR/first aid training.

Additional Information:

Mills College at Northeastern University does not permit discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information on Mills' non-discrimination policy, pleased go to http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Position Type

Academic Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit  for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Base Pay Rate:

$28.70