Associate Preschool Teacher - GSRP
About The Position
The Teaching Associate is responsible for the care and guidance of the children served by Midland Public Schools. Under the direction of the Lead, the teaching associate assists in providing a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for the children who attend the program. The Lead and Associate are responsible for providing a planned daily program appropriate to the developmental level of the children in attendance. Come join Midland Public Schools! The District is uniquely linked to and intertwined with the surrounding community and boasts a strong tradition and expectation of exceptional academics. Midland Public Schools holds a high concentration of STEM-degreed individuals and readily offers business needs for strong-skilled trades. The district is located adjacent to the world headquarters of Dow Chemical as well as large employers, such as MyMichigan Health, Dupont, and Corteva. Midland provides big-city amenities with a small-town feel and is the home to Midland Center for the Arts, Greater Midland Community Center, Great Lakes Loons/Dow Diamond, Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest home of the 1,400-foot-long canopy walk, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground. Please visit the Midland Public Schools website for more information and enjoy the Midland Awaits video where you'll learn more about why Midland is the perfect place to work, live and play!
Requirements
- Associate's degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or a valid Center-Based Preschool CDA credential or ability to obtain in three years
- Must be certified or able to certify in First Aid and CPR
- Criminal Background and Central Registry check is required for employment
Responsibilities
- Responsible for supporting the daily planning and implementation of curriculum to meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of each child
- Assist in creating an environment with well-established routines and smooth transitions
- Guarantee a safe environment by providing constant supervision, appropriate arrangement of space, and reporting the need for equipment maintenance.
- Assist in developing a calm, pleasant classroom environment in which children and families feel comfortable and secure.
- Responsible for supporting attendance records, sign-in/sign-out, accident reports, and other required record-keeping.
- Participate in ongoing in-service training and collaboration as may be required.
- Assist with all procedures and activities relating to maintaining high standards and compliance for the program.
- Support a strong home-to-school relationship through effective communication.
- Adhere to all employment regulations outlined in Board policies for Midland Public Schools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
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Education Level
Associate degree
