Associate GSRP Preschool Teacher - Children's Enrichment Center (Temporary)

Grand Valley State University•Allendale Charter Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Teacher provides safety, childcare, educational planning and implementation, and leadership within the classroom to support each child. This is a temporary, hourly position.

Requirements

An associate degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent; or A valid Center-Based Birth to Five CDA credential; or A valid Center-Based Preschool CDA credential.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in a related field.
Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor degree in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent
Infant/Child/Adult CPR certified
Prior experience with Great Start to Quality (GSQ), Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), and/or Teaching Strategies GOLD

Responsibilities

Act as the secondary care provider and instructor for assigned classroom or group.
Implement and maintain safety policies and procedures within and outside the classroom.
Assist lead teacher in the utilization of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold assessment, observations, and software.
Collaborate with the lead teacher in the planning and implementation of weekly lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and align with Creative Curriculum.
Assist the lead teacher in child observations and the collection of data in line with the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and Children’s Enrichment Center (CEC) requirements.
Maintain appropriate and professional relationships with families while demonstrating to families that their child/children’s needs are being best met.
Attend and help facilitate parent teacher conferences 2 times per school year.
Accompany lead teacher on fall home visits required by GSRP.
Participate in required professional development opportunities to meet or exceed annual training requirements for state licensing, Great Start to Quality, and Great Start Readiness Program.
Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.