Assistant Teacher GSRP

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the lead teacher and children in the classroom. Must support the GSRP implementation manual, follow licensing requirements, and keep children's safety a priority. Has a basic understanding of Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles, meets expectations outlined in Commitment To My Co-workers, and supports RBC unit action plans. Responds to the needs, questions, and concerns of parents and children in an effective and timely manner. Responsible for the daily planning and execution of all classroom and outdoor activities for the group. Lesson plans will be prepared on a weekly basis with one copy being posted in the classroom for parents, and one copy turned into the Coordinator. Supervision for meal times, toileting procedures, inside and outside activities for children in the classroom. Attendance at all staff meetings, parent conferences (as needed), and ongoing training. Cleaning and organizing of the center as needed. Responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of children in the assigned group.

Requirements

High School or GED
Associates degree in Early Childhood Education OR Valid Child Development Associate Certificate, or the ability and commitment to attain within two years of hire
Basic understanding of Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles
Meet expectations outlined in Commitment To My Co-workers
Support RBC unit action plans
Vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella
Receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption

Responsibilities

Support lead teacher and children in the classroom.
Support GSRP implementation manual.
Follow licensing requirements.
Keep children's safety a priority.
Respond to needs, questions, and concerns of parents and children in an effective and timely manner.
Daily planning and execution of all classroom and outdoor activities for the group.
Prepare lesson plans on a weekly basis.
Supervise meal times, toileting procedures, and inside and outside activities for children in the classroom.
Attend all staff meetings, parent conferences (as needed), and ongoing training.
Clean and organize the center as needed.
Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of children in the assigned group.