Educational Assistant - Elementary grade level

Milwaukee

**Summary** Teachers at Malaika Early Learning Center are held to the highest standards and are required to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for students, while facilitating developmentally appropriate curriculum to promote optimal physical and intellectual growth of young children. **Duties** The role of an educational assistant includes but is not limited to the following: * Assisting classroom teacher with implementation of instruction. * Assisting classroom teacher with promoting positive behaviors. * Ability to be culturally sensitive to the needs of all students. * Maintain confidentiality at all times. * Provide physical safety and well-being of students, specifically while on school grounds, and in some circumstances off campus (field trips etc.). * Assist with individual student academic progress through regular and varied instruction and assessments. * Ability to use technology and implement it in the classroom. * Assist with Parent-Teacher Conferences. * Maintain frequent communication with parents (via phone, face-to-face, notes etc.). * Attend school activities/events. * Serve on event committees. * Participate in professional development trainings. * Comply with requirements related to partnerships. * Assist with recruitment efforts as requested. * Other duties as directed by the Site Director. **Requirements** * At least one year of teaching experience in an urban setting * Minimum of High School Diploma/GED (Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred) * Knowledge of educational curriculum and national standards for early education * Knowledge of Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards * Knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards **Nice To Haves** * Bachelor's degree **Benefits** Medical insurance after 60 days employment (Malaika pays 70 % of premium) * Dental insurance after 60 days employment (Malaika pays 70% of premium) * Vision insurance after 60 days employment (Voluntary) * AFLAC insurance (Voluntary) * Free $15,000 life insurance policy * 403b retirement plan (No company match) * Monthly performance bonuses (When available) * Professional Development opportunities * 11 paid holidays annually (After 90 days employment)