Summary

The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) under the College of Education, Health, and Human Services, is a high quality early childhood program which applies a Reggio Emilia inspired constructivism theory of learning.

The curriculum focus is nuturing children's critical thinking skills and problem solving skills. The ECEC is a State of Michigan approved and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited early learning center for young children.

The center serves as a model teacher preparation and child study facility for university students enrolled in a variety of UM-Dearborn education courses.

The ECEC is seeking highly motivated and compassionate students to assistant lead teachers in a pre-school classroom environment.

10 - 30 hours per week

Responsibilities*

Work with children (ages 1-6) in a classroom setting. Duties may include, but are not limited to :

• assist with group time activities
• outdoor exploration
• documenting children's thoughts and ideas
• provide lunchtime and snack support to children
• snack preparation
• provide one on one attention when needed
• classroom maintenance

Required Qualifications*

• Must be a current UM student in order to be considered for this position
• High School Diploma
• Clear communication both written and oral

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.

Last updated : 2024-05-01