Child Care Associate Teacher

Wyandotte Early Childhood Programs

Child Care Associate Teacher Posting

TITLE: Associate Teacher – Child Care

SUMMARY: The Child Care Associate Teacher is assigned to and responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in a Child Care classroom at the Wyandotte Public Schools Early Childhood Center. Along with the Lead Teacher, the Associate Teacher will provide an appropriate and safe climate; establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behaviors, attitudes and social skills by teaching and reinforcing PBIS expectations; and assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons in accordance with State guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with teaching team to:
• create a welcoming and effective learning environment.
• plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities across all learning domains
• support challenging behaviors
• maintain the classroom environment day to day (i.e. “housekeeping tasks)

• With support and guidance from the Lead Teacher, the Associate Teacher will:
• Lead small group activities daily
• Occasionally lead large group activities
• Collect anecdotal notes for assessment purposes

• Communicate with families as needed and promote parent participation and involvement in the program.
• Maintain, complete and adhere to deadlines for all necessary records.
• Lead the classroom in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
• Participate in professional development.
• Complete daily family communication sheets as required.
• Assist in feeding, diapering, and toileting of children.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist in other classrooms as needed.
• Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with teaching team, program staff, students, and families.
• Work collaboratively with Special Services staff and the teaching team to collect data and implement support plans for students as necessary.
• Ensure licensing ratios are maintained.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Wyandotte Public Schools, the Early Childhood Center, and State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Guidelines.
• Other related assigned duties as needed by the Director of Early Childhood Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience working in an Early Childhood setting preferred.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, CPR and First Aid training.
• Must successfully pass a Comprehensive Background Check.
• Knowledge of HighScope Curriculum, or willingness to be trained.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

The Associate Teacher reports directly to the Early Childhood Director and works cooperatively with other Early Childhood staff within the school building and District.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Work Year: One week prior to the start of the school year and two days after the end of the school year.
• Work Week: Monday – Friday day shift, 42.5 hours/week – actual shift TBD
• This is an at-will, contracted position through a third party contractor.
• Base salary: starting at $13.01/hour; actual rate dependent upon education and experience
• Holidays and personal days per annual Work Agreement.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.

Please submit resume to: Melissa Petty, Director of Early Childhood Education

Email: pettym@wy.k12.mi.us

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED

Wyandotte Public Schools reserves the right to change this posting.

In compliance with Federal & State Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, height, weight, national origin, genetic information, marital status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.27 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $13