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Student Preschool Classroom Assistant (Student Temp)

Dearborn, MI
Part-Time

Job Description

Job Summary

The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) under the College of Education, Health, and Human Services, is a high quality early childhood program which applies a Reggio Emilia inspired constructivism theory of learning.  The curriculum focus is nuturing children's critical thinking skills and problem solving skills.  The ECEC is a State of Michigan approved and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited early learning center for young children.  The center serves as a model teacher preparation and child study facility for university students enrolled in a variety of UM-Dearborn education courses.

The ECEC is seeking highly motivated and compassionate students to assistant lead teachers in a pre-school classroom environment.  

10 - 30 hours per week

WORK -STUDY STUDENTS WELCOME TO APPLY

Responsibilities*

Work with children (ages 1-6) in a classroom setting.  Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • assist with group time activities
  • outdoor exploration
  • documenting children's thoughts and ideas
  • provide lunchtime and snack support to children
  • snack preparation
  • provide one on one attention when needed
  • classroom maintenance

Required Qualifications*

  • Must be a current UM student in order to be considered for this position
  • High School Diploma
  • Clear communication both written and oral

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Job Summary

The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) under the College of Education, Health, and Human Services, is a high quality early childhood program which applies a Reggio Emilia inspired constructivism theory of learning.  The curriculum focus is nuturing children's critical thinking skills and problem solving skills.  The ECEC is a State of Michigan approved and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited early learning center for young children.  The center serves as a model teacher preparation and child study facility for university students enrolled in a variety of UM-Dearborn education courses.

The ECEC is seeking highly motivated and compassionate students to assistant lead teachers in a pre-school classroom environment.  

10 - 30 hours per week

WORK -STUDY STUDENTS WELCOME TO APPLY

Responsibilities*

Work with children (ages 1-6) in a classroom setting.  Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • assist with group time activities
  • outdoor exploration
  • documenting children's thoughts and ideas
  • provide lunchtime and snack support to children
  • snack preparation
  • provide one on one attention when needed
  • classroom maintenance

Required Qualifications*

  • Must be a current UM student in order to be considered for this position
  • High School Diploma
  • Clear communication both written and oral

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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