Lincoln Park, Michigan, United States · On-site
Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs …
Skills: Early Childhood Education, Preschool HighScope Curriculum, Classroom Management, Cultural Competency, Crisis Handling
Taylor, Michigan, United States · On-site
Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs …
Skills: Classroom Management, Child Supervision, Confidentiality, Communication, HighScope Curriculum
Taylor, Michigan, United States · On-site
Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs …
Skills: Early Childhood Education, Preschool HighScope Curriculum, Classroom Management, Cultural Competency, Crisis Handling
Taylor, Michigan, United States · On-site
Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs …
Skills: Early Childhood Education, Preschool HighScope Curriculum, Classroom Management, Child Development, Cultural Competency
Southgate, Michigan, United States · On-site
Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs …
Skills: Case management, Crisis intervention, Documentation, Advocacy, Referral services
Southgate, Michigan, United States · On-site
Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs …
Skills: Crisis Support, Case Advocacy, Referral Services, Trauma-Informed Care, Child Development Knowledge
Southgate, Michigan, United States · On-site
Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs …
Skills: Intake Assessments, Person-Centered Treatment Planning, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy
Southgate, Michigan, United States · On-site
Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs …
Skills: Clerical Experience, Reception, Word Processing Software, Written Communication, Verbal Communication
Taylor, Michigan, United States · On-site
$53k/yr
Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs …
Skills: Clinical Services, Intake Evaluations, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Person-Centered Planning
Southgate, Michigan, United States · On-site
Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs …
Skills: Clinical Oversight, Intake Systems Management, Staff Supervision, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Screening
Taylor, Michigan, United States · On-site
Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs …
Skills: Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Implementation, Preschool HighScope Curriculum, Classroom Management, Cultural Competency
Taylor, Michigan, United States · On-site
Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs …
Skills: Clinical Supervision, Administrative Management, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Individual Therapy
Southgate, Michigan, United States · On-site
$53k/yr
Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs …
Skills: Intake Assessment, Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, Person-Centered Planning
Detroit, Michigan, United States · On-site
Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs …
Skills: Trauma-Focused Interventions, Person-Centered Planning, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy
Southgate, Michigan, United States · On-site
Description As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs …
Skills: Clinical Supervision, Crisis Management, Electronic Medical Records, Case Management, Person Centered Planning
Lincoln Park, Michigan, United States • On-site
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The Assistant Teacher is responsible for implementing early childhood activities based on the HighScope curriculum while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. They must ensure daily interactions align with program goals and adhere to Head Start Performance Standards.
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, a CDA credential, or be currently enrolled in a qualifying program. Physical ability to lift 60 pounds and maintain mobility within a classroom setting is required.
Description
As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 14,200 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Teacher to join our team of talented professionals.
As an Assistant Teacher, you will be responsible for ensuring that daily activities and interactions reflect the mission and goals of the program. Assist with the planning and the implementation of appropriate early childhood activities for children based on the principles of the Preschool HighScope curriculum. Provide and maintain a clean, nurturing and safe environment that supports and encourages the growth and development of preschool children. Adhere to and maintain compliance with all The Guidance Center, Office of Head Start Performance Standards and any other local, state and/or agency policies and procedures. Demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity and respect to the diverse backgrounds, needs and experiences of children, families, community volunteers and TGC employees. Must pass physical examination and background checks before hire.
The Guidance Center believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more!
Requirements
An Associate Degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, an Associate Degree in a related field, with 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, a Preschool Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) or a state awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential and enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree, or are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire. Knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and the ability to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum practices and previous experience working with preschool children in a classroom setting.
Additionally you must be able to lift up to 60 pounds unassisted in order to assist children during emergencies. Additional requirements include a nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of our students, families, business partners and of the people in the programs represented by The Guidance Center. Must have the ability to appropriately handle crisis situations. Employee must be able to stand consecutively for 3-1/2 hours per part-day class session and 5 hours per full-day class session. Employee must be able to ambulate between sitting on the floor and standing and chair sitting to standing a minimum of 20 times per session. Employee must be able to bend and stoop to child level and lift for urgent and emergency situations. Employee must be able to bend and stoop to address child concerns a minimum of 12 times per hour on average (ex: tying shoes for child safety). Employee must be able to sit on the floor or on a child size chair for up to 60 minute duration multiple times during class session.
Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.
Since 1958 The Guidance Center has been committed to its mission to: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being. Throughout the last six decades the agency has maintained a collaborative relationship with its local communities and schools to support adults and children experiencing mental health difficulties and other challenges. A group of concerned residents and educators recognized the need for mental health services in our area and joined forces in 1958 to help form The Guidance Center. Since then we have worked as a team to respond to the needs of children, adults and families in southeast Michigan. The agency operates a wide range of programs and services at 23 locations. Our expertise in mental health and wellness, early childhood education, free preschool for low-income families, developmental disabilities services and support, mentoring, substance use disorder, workforce development, Kids-TALK Children's Advocacy Center (CAC), Champions of Wayne, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), and research and evaluation helps more than 15,000 members of our community annually work on their own personal triumphs in life.
Offices: 13101 Allen Road, Southgate, Michigan 48195, US
Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.
Since 1958 The Guidance Center has been committed to its mission to: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being. Throughout the last six decades the agency has maintained a collaborative relationship with its local communities and schools to support adults and children experiencing mental health difficulties and other challenges. A group of concerned residents and educators recognized the need for mental health services in our area and joined forces in 1958 to help form The Guidance Center. Since then we have worked as a team to respond to the needs of children, adults and families in southeast Michigan. The agency operates a wide range of programs and services at 23 locations. Our expertise in mental health and wellness, early childhood education, free preschool for low-income families, developmental disabilities services and support, mentoring, substance use disorder, workforce development, Kids-TALK Children's Advocacy Center (CAC), Champions of Wayne, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), and research and evaluation helps more than 15,000 members of our community annually work on their own personal triumphs in life.
Offices: 13101 Allen Road, Southgate, Michigan 48195, US
