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Teachers Assistant
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Job ID 73525
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer Work/Life Resource Center
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Child Care Classroom Aide to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist the lead teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for young children. This role involves supporting daily classroom activities, ensuring the well-being of children, and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.  We are offering positions for fall 2025. We are looking for students with half day availability (8:45-12:45 pm, 1:15-5:15 pm) availability, or mid day (11:30 - 3:30) with a minimum of 8 hours per week. Some schedule flexibility is available.

 

Please include your Fall availability on your application.  

 

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and activities.
Supervise and engage with children during playtime, meals, and rest periods.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
Support children with personal care needs, including hygiene, eating, and toileting.
Monitor children’s progress and behavior.
Support classroom practices and encourage positive behavior.

 

Educational Value

Great opportunity to obtain experience working with young children and professional teachers in the field.  

Job Requirements

Ability to move, hold and position oneself when interacting with children and objects up to 40 lbs.  Must be able to interact and move around with children in such a way as to fully participate in classroom activities.  Ability to interact with children outdoors for extended periods of varied weather conditions. 

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour to $16.00/hour
Hours 8.0 to 29.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall Only
Start Date Monday, August 25, 2025
End Date Friday, December 19, 2025
Primary Contact Angelique R. Rudolph
Primary Contact's Email tch-student-emp@umich.edu
Supervisor N/A
Work Location Towsley Children's House 710 S Forest Avenue Ann Arbor MI
Phone N/A
Fax N/A