Job Title: ASSISTANT TEACHER - EMPLOYMENT WITH ESS MIDWEST

Support daily operations at Woodcliff Early Childhood Center by assisting with classroom activities, supervising children indoors and outdoors, and promoting a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. This role involves implementing positive behavior supports, maintaining ratios, and collaborating with teachers and families, while complying with state child care licensing requirements.

Qualifications:

Previous experience working with school-age children in a child care, camp, educational, or recreational setting
Ability to comply with state licensing rules for childcare centers (LARA)
Ability to remain calm, flexible, and professional in a fast-paced environment
Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
Knowledge of child safety practices and positive behavior support techniques
Availability to work after-school program hours and on school break or professional development days, as needed
Minimum of 18 years old
Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid or willingness to become certified
High school diploma (college-level coursework in education/childcare preferred)
Ability to perform a large range of motion, including standing for long periods of time, sitting on the floor, climbing, lifting (15 to 50 pounds), kneeling, or crouching

Essential Functions:

Ability to effectively communicate with all partners, including staff, students, and families
Ability to assist in planning and implementing day-to-day classroom activities and lessons
Ability to work effectively in a lively, active environment
Ability to maintain a harmonious work environment and a positive team relationship in the child care classroom
Ability to maintain confidentiality while performing the duties of an assistant teacher
Ability to maintain group ratio limits throughout all daily activities
Ability to foster children’s education and development through engaging, age-appropriate activities, positive relationships, and play-based experiences
Ability to actively and attentively supervise children in both indoor and outdoor settings
Ability to be responsible for accurate record keeping including the documentation of attendance and any accidents/incidents
Willingness and ability to contribute to a clean, organized, and well-maintained facility
Willingness to assist with any other duties that may be assigned to the employee by the Director or Lead Teacher
Willingness and ability to maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance

Hours: Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., approximately 27.5 hours per week

Location: Woodcliff Early Childhood Center

Rate: EGRPS Child Care Contract Rate per ESS Midwest

Start Date: August 2026

To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/eastgrandrapids

Deadline: Until Filled

Assistant Teacher - Employment with ESS Midwest