*This is an Edustaff position to be placed in the Birmingham Public Schools.
BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT
Applications are being accepted for the position of Assistant Teacher for a toddler classroom in Birmingham Public
Schools. The shift is from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
LOCATION: Early Childhood Center/Midvale
COMPENSATION: $17.00/hour
START DATE: As soon as possible
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work collaboratively with classroom team to develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive
environment for each child.
- Help with all classroom activities including choice time, arts, gross motor play, math and literacy games,
circle time, etc.
- Interact with children to develop positive relationships, extend play experiences, enhance language
development and build social emotional skills
- Contribute ideas for the classroom and gather/prepare materials when needed.
- Act as a positive role model for children.
- Assist with assessing students using HighScope Child Observation Record.
- Attend all staff meetings and staff development sessions.
- Work one on one with students or in small groups as needed for maximum effectiveness of instruction.
- Assume responsibility in an emergency or if Lead teacher is absent.
- Assist in implementing a program for positive discipline and classroom management.
- Communicate effectively with parents.
- Follow all district and state licensing rules and guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to stand and walk over 60% of the workday in order to supervise children throughout daily activities,
walk throughout the school, and participate in gym and playground activities.
- Must have physical stamina to care for energetic young children.
- Required to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, sit on the floor, run, and engage in other physical activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- Minimum of a Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or equivalent is preferred. (An equivalent is
a minimum of 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or
early childhood special education)
- Experience working with young children is preferred.
- Blood borne Pathogen, Playground Safety, Epi-Pen and Concussion training, plus additional training
required by state licensing and NAEYC guidelines must be completed within 30 days of employment. First
Aid and CPR training will be provided.
- State of Michigan Licensing Background Check, along with BPS background check and fingerprinting, are
required before an employee may work with children.
- Experience in HighScope curriculum preferred but not required.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications must complete the online application through the
Oakland Human Resources Consortium website by the deadline listed. The posting can be found at
Birmingham Human Resources, click on Employment Opportunities >Vacant Positions. In addition, upload
your LETTER OF INTEREST, CURRENT RESUME AND REFERENCES.