Teaching Assistant - Birch Street Elementary
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026.
EcoSchool Teaching Assistant
Afterschool & Summer Youth Programs | Part-time | [ city ]
Be part of building an afterschool program where kids learn about themselves and the world around them in a safe and caring community. If you love hanging out with kids, creative programming, and being outdoors, this role might be for you!
Employment BasisPart-time
Program LocationBirch Street Elementary, Kalkaska, Mi
Age Group Elementary
Wage starting at $17.28/hour
Essential Roles
1. Youth Support and Engagement: Work directly with students to provide academic, social, and emotional enrichment through after-school and summer programs.
2. Program Implementation and Safety: Assist in planning and delivering lessons, maintain a clean and safe learning environment, and ensure compliance with MiLeap and SEEDS program standards.
3. Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the site staff, build positive relationships with students, families, and school staff, and contribute to a cooperative team environment.
4. Professional Responsibility and Growth: Complete required trainings, report accurate documentation on time, and actively seek to develop skills that enhance program quality and student experience.
What You Need Coming In
You don't need to be a teacher or have a college degree.
We doneed you to:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be comfortable and effective working with youth
- Communicate well and stay organized
- Be willing to learn and follow SEEDS’ and the State of Michigan program requirements
- Pass required background checks
- Have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
- Meet applicable child-care licensing qualifications
Additional school-age training and direct experience working with school-aged children are preferred rather than required.
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The vibrant staff of SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers provides the energy that drives our mission to implement local solutions to global issues at the intersection of ecology, education, and design! Our team members make a difference every day, whether it is teaching a classroom of students about recycling, supporting local farmers' markets, leading crews to build a boardwalk, or inviting others to help reach resiliency goals.
SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, disability, familial status, or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.