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University of Michigan Associate Teacher in Dearborn, Michigan

Associate Teacher

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Responsibilities*

  • Support the classroom teacher in creating a high quality learning environment that supports the development and education of the children using the Reggio-inspired approach to learning.

  • Provoke children's ideas and scaffold their understanding though problem solving, representational work, and conflict resolution.

  • Implement Positive Child guidance and intervention supports.

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs.

  • Effectively support the management of the classroom by maintaining consistency and developmentally appropriate expectations.

  • Lead activities under the direction of the lead teacher.

  • Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.

  • Meet program objectives concerning education standards, quality, safety, and cleanliness.

Required Qualifications*

  • Have a high school degree or equivalent education.

  • Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one.

Desired Qualifications*

  • CDA or Associates degree in Child Development or another related field.

  • Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia philosophy.

  • Exceptional communication skills (speaking and writing), and computer literacy skills.

  • Experience with documentation skills.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

254395

Working Title

Associate Teacher

Job Title

Teacher Assistant

Work Location

Dearborn Campus

Dearborn, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Dbn Col Edu Hlt Hs

Department

Dbn CEHHS-Early Child Educ

Posting Begin/End Date

9/12/2024 - 9/26/2024

Salary

$36,400.00 - $36,400.00

Career Interest

Instructional Services

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