Job Description
Salary: $36,000 - $43,000/year Depending on Experience
Title: Assistant Teacher
Reports To: Site Director
Status: Full-Time, Full-Year
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 will work with the Lead Teacher and Teaching Team to provide a high-quality, developmentally appropriate nature-based preschool experience for children ages birth to kindergarten entry (Infant, Toddler and Preschool Age Opportunities available) and work actively with ODC Network staff to ensure children have a strong connection to nature.
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, Director of People & Culture at kaylee@outdoordiscovery.org.
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