What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Instructor Assistant position at Lake Orion?
School year only position, 8 hours per day, M-F, typical schedule 8:30am-4:30pm
Start date: ASAP
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Early Childhood and CDA preferred, High School Diploma required
- Training in High Scope Curriculum
- Ability to work effectively with pre-school age children 3-5 years of age, parents, and co-workers
- Awareness of child development theory and practices
- Ability to develop appropriate curriculum
- Ability to treat children with kindness and respect
- Self-motivated, dependable and responsible
- Must be available and able to perform functions of the job
- CPR, First Aide Certificate preferred
- Reliable attendance record
Job Duties
- Instruction of pre-school aged children(3-5 years old)
- Develop daily schedule of activities and lessons
- Respond quickly to emergency situations
- Available and responsive to all children
- Treats all children of all ages, races, religions family backgrounds and cultures with equal respect and consideration
- Anticipates and eliminates potential problems, redirecting children to more acceptable behavior or activity
- Guide children in resolving conflicts by modeling skills that help children to solve their individual problems
- Effective and respectful collaboration with colleagues, service providers, and supervisors
- Lift a minimum of 40 lbs
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Application Process:
Interested and qualified candidates must complete an online application.
Please note: mailed, faxed or emailed letters of interest and resumes will not be accepted.
Lake Orion Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, religion, age, height, weight, marital status or otherwise qualified handicapped individuals with respect to District educational programs, activities and employment practices.
Salary : $15 - $27