GSRP Associate Teacher

$33,280 - $33,280/Yr

St George Preschool - Flint, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Flint, MI

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About the position

The GSRP Associate Teacher at St. George Preschool is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher in providing a high-quality educational program for preschool children within the Great Start To Readiness Program (GSRP). This role focuses on assisting in lesson planning, documenting children's progress, and fostering their physical, emotional, and cognitive development in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing daily lesson plans and providing children with developmentally appropriate experiences.
• Document children's daily progress by observing and recording behaviors using the Children Observation Record (COR).
• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, development, and physical health.
• Support student growth physically, emotionally, and developmentally.
• Meet with parents to discuss individual child's progress and needs through home visits and parent/teacher conferences.
• Participate in family involvement events scheduled throughout the school year.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development or Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Valid Center-based preschool CDA credential or existing 120 hour approval.
• Experience teaching preschool-aged children is preferred.
• Ability to obtain Michigan Child Care Licensing Background Check clearance.
• Ability to obtain a tuberculosis (TB) test report showing evidence that staff member is free from communicable tuberculosis.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with HighScope Curriculum and COR Advantage is preferred.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices.

Benefits

• Professional development assistance