GSRP Third Para Educator Floater - Full-Time

Waverly Community Schools•Lansing, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The GSRP Third Assistant will work with the lead teacher and associate teacher to provide continuous care and support to our preschool students. The GSRP assistant will be responsible for caring and engaging with children age 3-4 years in authentic learning experiences through play. Assistants may work in more than one classroom.

Requirements

Must comply with Michigan Revised School Code criminal background check requirements.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have regular and reliable job attendance.
Have the ability to communicate with children, families, GSRP Program Manager and other program staff.
Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to take direction from the lead teacher.
Ability to follow a specific time schedule.
Use positive discipline techniques when supervising children and follow discipline policy.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with preschool-age children preferred.
A Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Responsibilities

Ability to work in cooperative and collegial manner with GSRP Lead Teacher.
Yearly CPR/AED and first aid certification and TB test.
Attend and engage in continuous professional development as needed and appropriate
Engage in activities with children at their physical level.
Create an overall supportive, nurturing, strength-based atmosphere.
Maintain student confidentiality.
Be flexible in working in different classrooms.
Supervise children during classroom activities and outdoor periods on the playground.
Constantly monitor and evaluate the safety of all children
Other duties as assigned