Assistant Teacher - First Grade

Assistant Teacher/ First Grade - Cranbrook 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 First Grade Assistant Teacher to join our Brookside Lower School team for the 2025-26 academic year. This is a part-time position, working 27.5 hours per week. Working under the guidance of our experienced First Grade Teachers, this position 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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist lead teachers in implementing daily lessons and classroom activities.
• Provide academic support to individual students or small groups (particularly with reading, writing, and math).
• Encourage positive peer interactions while supporting appropriate school behavior.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, and recess.
• Maintain professional communication with students, teachers, and families.
• The teaching assistant will contribute to classroom management by reinforcing routines and behavioral expectations.
• Assist with the preparation of materials and setting up the classroom learning environment each day.
• The assistant will perform clerical tasks such as copying, filing, organizing student work, and maintaining classroom inventory.

Requirements:

• Preference will be given to candidates who have professional training and experience in the fields of Early Childhood, Child Development, or Elementary Education.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• They will be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, maintain and respect confidentiality, and be able to build positive relationships with both children and colleagues.
• All responsibilities must be fulfilled in accordance with Cranbrook Schools' mission.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter explaining your 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.