Contact Person: Sarah Pellegrino

Job Location:
Merrill Palmer Skiillman Institute Early Childhood Center - Wayne State University
87 E Ferry St, Detroit, MI 48202

Job Description:

Monitor activities for pre-school aged children, and support the classroom teacher in planning and implementing daily and weekly curriculum development activities.
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.
Accompany lead teacher on home visits twice a year.
Maintain continuous, positive interactions 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.

This classification supports lead teachers in monitoring daily activities of children who participate in a campus-sponsored program focused on childcare development. The incumbent should have experience working with preschool 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.

Closing Date for Job:  07/31/2025