GSRP Associate Teacher

Benton Harbor Charter School•Benton Harbor, MI

About The Position

The GSRP Associate Teacher supports the GSRP Teacher in fostering a nurturing, stimulating preschool learning environment that promotes children’s academic, social, language, motor, and interpersonal development. The role helps prepare lessons and classroom materials, participates in team teaching under the GSRP Teacher’s supervision, and supports children’s learning through patient guidance and individualized attention. The associate teacher also collaborates with parents and caregivers, contributes to assessment and home visits, and helps maintain a safe, orderly classroom that supports children’s development and learning. The role follows the Academy-approved GSRP curriculum, grant policies and procedures, applicable early childhood standards, and child care licensing rules. It contributes to classroom management, student enrollment and retention, professional collaboration, and the effective operation of the Academy. The position is with Benton Harbor Charter School Academy, part of the Choice Schools Community.

Requirements

CDA certificate or associate degree in Early Childhood Development.
Meet all DLARA BCHS child care licensing staffing requirements.
Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.

Nice To Haves

Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate.
Knowledge of and skills working with at-risk students.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Experience in an educational setting with school-age children.
Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Responsibilities

Assist the GSRP Teacher in preparing the classroom or laboratory for instruction and collaboratively preparing lesson plans and distributing materials.
Participate in team teaching and instruct students under the supervision of the GSRP Teacher.
Implement the PQA, Michigan Department of Education Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Prekindergarten, BCHS Child Care Licensing Rules, and the Academy-approved GSRP curriculum and grant policies and procedures.
Assist with maintaining individual student records when requested.
Help keep the classroom neat, clean, and orderly; collect and display suitable educational materials; and use resources effectively to support learning.
Use effective classroom techniques, including clear communication and assignments, questioning, mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and large- and small-group experiences.
Use the Academy-approved screening assessment tool and ongoing developmental assessment, and explain and interpret assessment information for parents.
Use home visits to introduce the program and staff, collaborate with parents on the child’s learning, and gather or report assessment data.
Work cooperatively with parents and guardians and guide children in harmonious play and work with others.
Assist GSRP Teachers in supervising students during play and lunch periods.
Foster a respectful classroom climate with high expectations, model responsible citizenship, and apply firm, fair, and consistent practices.
Share responsibility for marketing the GSRP Program and Academy in the community.
Participate in developing policies and regulations affecting instruction and conditions for success.
Support professional and cooperative staff relations and out-of-class activities important to Academy operations.
Conduct oneself according to professional and ethical principles and represent the individual, group, and Academy favorably.
Assume other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.
Maintain an orderly learning environment and ensure instructional facilities and equipment are used appropriately and safely.
Adhere to child care licensing regulations and help educate others about them.