First Grade Teaching Assistant - Brookside Lower School

First Grade Teaching Assistant - Brookside Lower School

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: www.cranbrook.edu.

Cranbrook Schools is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic part-time First Grade Teaching Assistant to join our Lower School team for the 2026-27 academic year. Working under the guidance of our experienced First Grade Teachers, this candidate will play a vital role in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for our young students. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to the academic and social-emotional growth of children in a supportive and collaborative setting. This is a part-time position working 28 hours per educational week.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with and support lead teachers in the delivery of daily lessons and classroom activities.
• Provide individualized and small-group academic support to students, with a focus on reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Partnering with lead teachers to design and implement lessons for targeted small group instruction literacy, writing and math based on student/classroom needs.
• Encourage positive peer interactions and reinforce appropriate school behavior in alignment with school expectations.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch periods, and recess, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Maintain professional and positive communication with students, teachers, and families.
• Contribute to effective classroom management by consistently reinforcing established routines and behavioral expectations.
• Assist with the preparation of instructional materials and the daily organization of the classroom learning environment.
• Perform essential clerical tasks, including copying, filing, organizing student work, and managing classroom inventory.

Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with professional training and/or experience in Early Childhood, Child Development, or Elementary Education.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with children in a friendly and approachable manner.
• Sensitivity to the feelings and individual needs of students.
• Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Capacity to build positive and effective working relationships with children and colleagues.
• A commitment to fulfilling all responsibilities in accordance with Cranbrook Schools' mission.

For consideration, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts and any certifications (if applicable), and two or three letters of recommendation with contact information. Please be sure all documents are uploaded at the time you submit your application.