What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Teacher Assistant position at The Children's Place?
Do you like working with young children? Are you pursuing a degree in early childhood education, education, social work, counseling, or a related human services field? Would you enjoy a meaningful summer employment opportunity in the Kansas City metropolitan area?
If you answered YES, YES, and YES then keep reading!
The Children’s Place is Kansas City’s specialized trauma treatment agency, providing trauma-responsive care for children and families. We are seeking energetic, compassionate, and motivated individuals to assist teachers in our therapeutic early education classrooms during the summer.
- Work directly with children aged 12 months to 5 years in a classroom of eight children.
- Assist the Lead Teacher(s) in executing lesson plans and educational activities, including teaching small groups of children.
- Assist with meal and snack time.
- Care for children needing help with self-sufficiency, health, and hygiene-related tasks.
- Play with and provide supervision of children on the playground.
- Maintain a clean learning environment and report any safety-related concerns to management.
- Interact and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and other staff to promote a positive educational and healing experience for children.
- Conduct other functions as needed or as directed.
Employment Duration: June 2024 – August 2024
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Employment Category: Hourly ( Holiday pay for the hours you would normally work).
Rate of pay is $15.00 per hour.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Grade levels:
- Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule:
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Kansas City, MO 64131: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
