GSRP Associate Teacher

Summit Management Consulting•Port Huron, MI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

East Shore Leadership Academy must provide an excellent education to all of our students consistent with the mission, vision, and goals of the Academy and with the core values of Summit Management Consulting. Your primary goal is to ensure that each of your students is learning subject matter identified in the State standards and the East Shore Leadership Academy curriculum. As a member of the East Shore Leadership team you are also expected to communicate and coordinate with the school office personnel and collaborate with your fellow teachers. As a East Shore Leadership employee you will be expected to: Conduct yourself in a professional manner – demonstrating competence in your area of responsibilities and extending respect and courtesy to coworkers. This position is one that demands an exceptional attendance routine, including consistently arriving early to set the tone for the day along with staying after to plan or support students. Adhere to all East Shore Leadership employee policies as well as expectation as outlined in the handbooks located on the intranet. We will supply a hard copy to you upon request. Conduct yourself in accordance with the mission, vision, and goals of East Shore Leadership Academy, as well as the core values of Summit Management. This will foster mutually beneficial relationships and promote a spirit of excellence in our endeavors. All employees are evaluated based on the performance of their primary responsibilities and their adherence to the general expectations outlined in the job descriptions. It is also expected that each employee do their part to maintain a spirit of team unity and cooperation. Each employee can expect to be observed and provided with immediate feedback frequently throughout the school-year with a year-end evaluation.

Requirements

Associates degree in Early Childhood/Preschool Education or Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred (Child Development Associate credential with classroom experience is preferred).
Experience with preschool-aged or at-risk students preferred.
Regular and consistent attendance
Leadership
Time management
Positive communication skills; able to relate to students, parents, and staff
Behavior modification skills
Classroom management
Word, Excel, Power point, Email skills
Positive reinforcement skills
Punctuality, exemplary attendance
Knowledge of and ability to follow federal and state safety regulations
Ability to work as a team
Understanding and ability to incorporate student learning styles
Mastery of assigned subject of instruction

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate credential with classroom experience is preferred.
Experience with preschool-aged or at-risk students preferred.

Responsibilities

Support age and developmentally appropriate learning experiences with a classroom of four-year old children resulting in their successful transition into kindergarten.
Assist in planning, implementation and monitoring of curriculum and assessment.
Assist in establishing a positive involvement of parents.
Assist in developing a positive working relationship with all staff.
Assist in the daily operation of the program.
Teach and model elements of East Shore Leadership Academy’s approved character education program (7 Habits).
Ensure students have a healthy self-respect and a respect for others.
Use teachable moments to reinforce desirable character traits.
Ensure that students follow East Shore Leadership’s rules and policies, using balance of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support along with disciplinary procedures.
Perform other duties and tasks as directed by School Administration.