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Hamilton Community Schools Preschool Associate Teacher in Hamilton, Michigan
Hamilton Community Schools is seeking an individual to serve as Hawkeye Kids Preschool Associate Teacher.
*Location: *Sandyview Learning Center
Reports To:
- Preschool Lead Teacher, and
- Preschool and Before & After School Coordinator
Job Description:
- Work with the Lead Teacher in planning, documenting, and implementing daily schedules and lessons
- Supervise and support children
- Develop positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
- Facilitate/lead small group learning activities
- Lead and actively participate in large group learning activities
- Support students in the preschool classroom who require additional support
- Work with the Lead Teacher on keeping consistent, up-to-date documentation according to the Teaching Strategies Gold curriculum
- Duties, as assigned by the Lead Teacher and Preschool and Before & After School Coordinator
*Hours: *29 hours per week (additional hours as needed for professional development and meetings)
- Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*Hourly Rate: *$14.67/hr.
Start Date: 2024-2025 School Year
*Minimum Qualifications: *
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a higher education degree in early childhood education or child development
- First Aid/CPR certification will be required upon employment
- Must maintain a positive and professional attitude
- Experience working with children preferred
- Have a caring, patient, flexible demeanor
- Regular, predictable attendance
- Must have strong communication skills
- Willing to work outside in various weather conditions
- Must receive TB testing, background check, and additional onboarding training requirements
WHO ARE WE?
Hamilton Community Schools is a rural district located in West Michigan south of Holland and east of Saugatuck. Our well-maintained district consists of four elementary buildings (Bentheim, Blue Star, Hamilton Elementary, and Sandyview) along with one middle school, one high school, and Hamilton FLEX (Virtual, Blended, and Shared Time options). Hamilton prides itself on being a big district (135 square miles) with a small-town feel.
Hamilton Community Schools is one of 18 member public school districts within the Ottawa Intermediate School District (OAISD). Our district consists of 400 employees and over 2,400 full-time students and 1,100 non-public students in a variety of programs and formats. Hamilton Community Schools is known throughout the state as a premier district balancing a small-town atmosphere with educational innovation to meet the needs of each learner. The focus on K-12 academics, work-based learning, athletics, and the arts makes Hamilton a destination district. WE are HAWKEYES!
*EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER *
Hamilton Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, height, weight, marital status, familial status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status with applicable state and federal laws.