Contact Person: Honilynn Hendricks

Job Location:
Wayne State University College of Education
Early Childhood Center
4500 Cass Ave, Ste. 1, Detroit, MI 48201

Job Description:

This position supports lead teachers in monitoring daily activities of children who participate in a campus- sponsored, NAEYC Accredited program focused on child development. The incumbent should have experience working with pre- school age children, the desire to support participating children and families, and the ability to work in a confidential manner. The incumbent is expected to support program efforts to provide physical, behavioral and intellectual development for participating children and families. Work activities are dictated by established routines, but the incumbents must handle them based on information learned through prior experience or exposure. This classification reports to and receives work direction from a professional level position.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Participate in team planning sessions with lead teacher to assist in planning curriculum and next steps with children. Assist the lead teacher in implementing preschool program activities. Assist in nurturance, caregiving and supporting the social/emotional wellbeing of the children in the program. Assist the lead teacher in collecting anecdotal observations and work samples of the children to track their growth/development. Support administrative and/or food preparation duties as needed. Maintain continuous, positive interactions with families. Attend professional development training sessions and in-service training sessions. Report all matters of concern regarding children, families and the program to the lead teacher and/or the program director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Possession of a Child Development Associate Certificate or an Associate Degree preferred with emphasis in Child Development or Early Childhood Education. Experience working in a classroom setting. Ability to conduct oneself in a professional, ethical manner, and maintain confidentiality of all information related to children and families. Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with others, particularly with children and families.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Regular Employee Job type: Full Time, 9-Months Job category: Staff/Administrative

FUNDING/SALARY INFORMATION:

Compensation type: Annual Salary The College of Education Early Childhood Center is open during the Wayne State University academic year (August – May), therefore, child care attendants work for 9 months each year. The minimum salary for this 9-month position is $26,763. This position includes benefits.

Closing Date for Job:  08/19/2024