Teacher Assistant - First Grade

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world's leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook "the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America" and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website: .

The successful candidate will provide teaching and classroom support in the Brookside Lower School first-grade classrooms. They will serve as a Teaching Assistant to the first-grade team providing support in the implementation of the daily programs under the direction of the first-grade teachers. The selected candidate will be expected to assist teachers in the preparation of materials, supplies and set-up of the daily classroom learning environment. Preference will be given to candidates that have professional training and experience in the fields of Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Elementary Education.

The successful candidate will have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, maintain and respect confidentiality and be able to relate well to children and team members. Responsibilities must be fulfilled in accordance with Cranbrook Schools' mission.

This is a part-time position working 27.5 hours per educational week following the academic calendar for the 2024-25 academic year, beginning on August 19, 2024. There are two openings for this position.

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and a unique environment that values collaboration.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their educational philosophy, a resume, copies of college transcripts and any certifications, along with contact information for at least three references. Please be sure all documents are uploaded at the time you submit your application.