Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Purpose of Position

The assistant teacher works cooperatively with and under the leadership of the lead teacher. The assistant teacher assists in planning, implementation, and monitoring of a comprehensive early learning center. The assistant teacher takes an active role in the educational, social, physical, medical, emotional and self‑care needs of an individual, or group of children in the Early Learning Centers operated by the EUPISD.

The assistant teacher may substitute for the lead teacher in his/her absence.

12‑month position, 8 hours per day, 220 days per year.

• Must meet the minimum personnel qualifications set forth by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) – Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.
• Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) staff are required to comply with MiLEAP minimum personnel qualifications.
• Child Development Associate credential or associate degree in early childhood or child development is preferred or willingness to obtain within 2 years.
• Professional tact and diplomacy with administration, co‑workers, students, parents, and the community.
• Adheres to FERPA and District confidentiality practices.
• Possess emotional stability, physical stamina and strength necessary to complete duties, and have an understanding and interest in young children.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, diligent work habits, and ability to apply common sense to routine decision‑making.
• Ability to maintain self‑control and complete tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must have regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to carry and move heavy objects and lift 50 lbs.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

• Assist with compliance with all licensing rules, regulations, and other early learning center staff in conjunction with the Lead teacher and Program Administrators.
• Assist with tracking staff/child ratios.
• Assist in planning and implementation of daily program/lesson plans as directed by the Lead teacher.
• Assist in monitoring classroom and activities to provide a safe, healthy, and organized learning environment.
• Interact with children to promote cognitive, language, social/emotional, large and fine motor, and self‑help/adaptive skills.
• Assist with ensuring that lesson plans reflect cognitive, language, social/emotional, large and fine motor, and self‑help/adaptive skills and accommodations based on a child’s IFSP, IEP, or behavior plan.
• Assist with set‑up, carry out, and clean‑up of the daily program/lesson plans with assistance from other staff members.
• Assist in conducting ongoing child screening and assessment activities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Familiarize and follow all policies, procedures, and requirements as set forth by the site handbook in accordance with the Early Childhood Standards of Quality and Childcare Licensing Rules.
• Be available and travel within the region and state as needed for completion of duties, professional development, attend meetings within and outside of normal working hours.
• Assist the Lead teacher and other staff in providing for child needs, which may include, but are not limited to toileting and/or diapering, proper lifting and/or transferring (up to 50 pounds), feeding, medical related needs and personal hygiene needs of children.
• Attend pertinent staff meetings, Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs), Individual Education Plan (IEPs), and other in‑service training sessions at the request of the supervisor.
• May act as Staff‑in‑Charge when assigned, ensuring daily site operations run smoothly and maintaining communication and decision‑making responsibilities as needed.
• Always remain free of substance abuse and/or illegal drug use.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Edustaff contract-$16.08/hour.

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to Cara Lafaver at clafaver.