Childcare Assistant GSRP Teacher

Kid Town USA•Clinton Township, MI

7d•$39,000 - $39,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking GSRP Associate Teachers to support our Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) program! This state funded program supports preschool age children. We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member. If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

Associate degree in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent; or a valid classroom CDA credential.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience teaching at-risk children.

Responsibilities

Work as a team member in providing a quality educational preschool program.
Assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring curriculum and assessment.
Assist in establishing parent involvement activities.
Assist with home visits.
Work with individual and small groups of students.
Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Assist children with personal health care needs.
Work collaboratively and communicate with the classroom teacher to implement lesson plans, activities, and classroom tasks.
Assist teacher with monitoring behavior and supporting the educational process in the classroom.
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, and/or playground.
Participate in trainings and on-going professional development.
Able to work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home visits, recruitment events, open house.
Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.