GSRP Associate Teacher

St Clair Regional Educational Service Agency • Marysville, MI

2d • $25,473 - $27,332

About The Position

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher Full-time, non-union, at-will position POSITION SUMMARY: The GSRP associate teacher is responsible for working as a team member in providing a quality educational program for preschool children by supporting the classroom teacher in planning, assessing, and instructing students. The position includes assisting the classroom teacher in maintaining required records to ensure grant compliance and meet licensing guidelines.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent; or a valid classroom CDA credential
• Certification in CPR and First Aid
• Employee must be capable of performing physical demands of the job, including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for long periods of time.
• Regular predictable attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

• Experience in working with preschool children, particularly with at-risk children
• Ability to be self-directed and take initiative when given a variety of tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and teachers
• Ability to work well with diverse families
• Ability to act as a resource person for families
• Outgoing, caring personality

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 in home visits
• Assist in all daily operations of the program
• 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
• Observe students’ performance and record relevant data to assess progress
• Collect and document data regarding the student(s)
• Maintain accurate and complete student records
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• single subscriber health (or cash in lieu)
• single subscriber dental and vision
• State of Michigan retirement
• paid leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree