Teaching Assistant (College) jobs in Detroit, MI

Teacher Assistant

The Teacher’s Assistant is responsible for supporting the lead teacher in ensuring the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care, which may include toddlers and/or preschool age children. Must be willing and able to maintain control of the classroom in all aspects in the absence of the Lead Teacher. Teacher’s assistant should also be familiar with and adhere to all compliance with codes of all State and local governing contracting agencies are being met.

Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:

Assist lead teachers in planning, designing and implementing curriculum

• Provide assistance in preparing lesson plans
• Impart classroom instruction in accordance to lesson plans
• Supervise and control students during class and when the lead teacher is not present
• Assist students with carrying out classroom activities
• Assist students during lunch time
• Observe students for developmental issues and communicate findings to lead teachers
• Implement age appropriate activities and monitor safety throughout
• Research information for lesson development
• Communicate progress and observations to parents
• Maintain student records and perform other clerical tasks
• Help in maintaining a clean and organized classroom
• Ensure sanitation of all surfaces, equipment and toys
• Assist students in social skills development
• Assist in putting up bulletins
• Accompany young students to the bathroom
• Operate equipment such as projectors and computers for instructional purposes
• Maintain appropriate classroom discipline and decorum
• Prepare and distribute worksheets
• Ensure that students retain information by repeating information constantly and practicing patience
• Deliver instruction in the absence of lead teacher

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.33 - $12.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person