Title: Assistant Teacher
Reports To: Site Director
Status: Part-Time, Full-Year. Schedule is 10am - 2pm
Overview: ODC Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to outdoor education and conservation throughout West Michigan. At the heart of our mission is the ODC Early Childhood Network, where we proudly offer nature-based discovery preschools in Allegan and Ottawa County. Our commitment is to provide enriching early childhood learning opportunities for children aged 3-5, fostering the development of social, emotional, and academic skills. The ODC is looking for teachers with a genuine love for young children and a commitment to high quality care who are talented, enthusiastic, and motivated to be part of our team. Teachers at all ODC Early Childhood Centers must be willing to spend time outdoors in all weather with their students!
Purpose: The Assistant Teacher position will work in all classrooms (Toddler and Preschool Age) with the Lead Teacher and Teaching Team to provide a high-quality, developmentally appropriate nature-based preschool experience. The primary responsibilities of this position is to work across classrooms as a classroom teacher while classroom teaching team members take their breaks.
We are currently recruiting for year-round Assistant Teachers to work from 10am-2pm Monday through Friday at Seedlings Discovery Preschool (130 Central Avenue) starting in June 2024.
ODC Network Diversity Policy Statement: The ODC Network is an equal opportunity employer. To read our diversity statement, go to: click here
Primary Responsibilities:
Professional Responsibilities: Maintain educational and training requirements for child care licensing and quality program assessments.
Supervision/Evaluation: Supervision and evaluation will be provided by the Site Director. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Education/Experience:
Physical Demands: This position requires the following physical activities: pushing, pulling, climbing, walking, standing, squatting, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, lifting, bending, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work/teaching is performed indoors and outdoors. Additionally, this position requires occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time.
Equipment Operated: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Google, and the operation of general office equipment.
These job responsibilities represent only the essential and most significant duties of the position. This job description does not exclude other work assignments, directives and responsibilities not mentioned above.
ODC Network complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Kaylee Mesbergen, People & Culture Manager at kaylee@outdoordiscovery.org.
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