Assistant Teacher
Detroit, MI
Assistant Teacher
Full Time • Detroit, MI
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
Benefits & Perks
- Career advancement opportunities
- Positive and supportive work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Hands-on experience in early childhood education
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's learning and development
About the Role
Kindergarten Round-Up Childcare LLC is looking for a caring, dependable, and energetic Assistant Teacher to join our team in Detroit, MI.
Our Assistant Teachers work alongside Lead Teachers to create a safe, nurturing, structured, and engaging environment for children. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children, works well as part of a team, and is ready to be actively involved in the classroom.
Responsibilities
- Support the Lead Teacher with daily classroom routines, lesson plans, and age-appropriate activities.
- Actively supervise and engage with children throughout the day.
- Participate in reading, arts and crafts, learning activities, outdoor play, and play-based learning.
- Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Assist children with meals, toileting, handwashing, transitions, and other daily routines as needed.
- Use positive guidance and age-appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, sanitized, and welcoming classroom.
- Communicate professionally with parents, coworkers, and management.
- Follow all health, safety, sanitation, and childcare licensing requirements.
- Assist wherever needed to help the classroom operate safely and smoothly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience working with children is preferred.
- Patient, caring, dependable, and professional.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow directions and work cooperatively with the Lead Teacher and other staff.
- Ability to pass required background checks and meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements.
- CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Willingness to complete all required childcare trainings.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who understands that being an Assistant Teacher means being an active part of the classroom. The ideal candidate takes initiative, actively interacts with the children, supports the Lead Teacher, and helps keep the classroom safe, organized, and running smoothly.
Most importantly, we want someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and wants to help create an environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
About Us
Kindergarten Round-Up Childcare LLC is a childcare provider serving families in the Detroit community with a commitment to early childhood development, quality care, and family support.
We strive to provide a warm, engaging, and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to learn, grow, build confidence, and thrive.
Compensation: $13.75 - $16.00 per hour
About Us
What is Important to Us?
The first five years of a child’s life is critical. At Kindergarten Round-Up we set the foundation for success by preparing children for kindergarten and beyond. By creating an environment that is safe, nurturing and educational. Our teachers are able to foster creativity and higher learning. Inspired by many curriculums, creative curriculum is our base. However, our teachers are constantly trained on various curriculums to suit a child’s individual needs.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Our goal is to prepare children for kindergarten, by creating a learning space that fosters confidence, creativity, self-awareness, nimbleness, and expansion of the child’s mind.
Vision Statement
Vision Statement
We aim to help children become upstanding citizens and provide them with the skills and knowledge to achieve their dreams of success in the future.
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