GSRP Associate Teacher

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The GSRP Associate is responsible for working as an instructional team member in providing world-class educational activities for young children. Also, the position is responsible for certain non-instructional and concept/skill reinforcement tasks and providing children the opportunity for additional professional adult/scholar relationships. This is a grant-funded, non-tenured position. Continued employment under the terms of this grant is contingent upon continued funding.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following educational requirements: Obtained an associate degree (AA) in early childhood education, child development or the equivalent; or A valid classroom CDA credential; or Completed at least a High School diploma/GED and must be willing to obtain a CDA or associate degree in early childhood education, child development, or the equivalent within two years from date of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with children, parents, staff, and community in a contractual and courteous manner
• Experience working with children
• Demonstrated respect for the confidentiality requirements of information
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to acquire
• Be willing to actively participate in 16 hours of on-going training yearly to meet childcare licensing regulations
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team in a diverse school environment
• Must pass any health requirements of the position including obtaining a physical that ensures ability to perform duties of Pre-K with negative TB results (licensing requirement)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with scholars with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for actively participating in school building activities, meetings, parent conferences, staffing, training, IEP, when appropriate, as determined by the building administration or the assigned certified teacher
• Present lessons to individual children or small groups, assisting in all introductions of information and concepts, selection, and preparation of materials, consistently messaging behavior expectations as set by the certified teacher
• Assist with loading and unloading of children from the buses
• Responsible for informing the certified teacher of any specific needs or concerns regarding children
• Responsible for carrying through on suggestions as communicated by the teacher, admin, or KISD ECS
• When needed, assist with the medical needs of scholars
• Assist with the grooming needs of scholars’ self-care
• Assist in preparing displays of scholar learning
• Secure, set up and operate classrooms technology and hands-on teaching materials and equipment
• Perform clerical tasks such as taking attendance, documenting scholar learning, filling out payroll forms, etc.
• Assist teacher in maintaining an orderly, clean, and organized classroom physical environment
• Assist teacher in maintaining a positive classroom climate using GRPS Pre-K PBIS expectations
• Supervise children during daily outdoor activities to meet childcare licensing requirements
• Interact with co-workers, administration, children, and parents in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.

What This Job Offers

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