Team Floater - Great Start Readiness Program

Van Buren Intermediate School District • Lawrence, MI

4d

About The Position

The primary job goals of the GSRP Team Floater are to support the teaching teams in providing high quality services to students enrolled in the program; give relief time to teaching staff to work on child assessment and lesson planning; serve as a substitute staff as needed; and engage in Friday planning activities as assigned. Assignment: Assignment location will rotate daily. Coverage area includes Bloomingdale GSRP (Bloomingdale Elementary), Bloomingdale Pullman GSRP (Pullman Elementary), Covert GSRP (Covert Elementary), Decatur GSRP (Davis Elementary), Gobles GSRP (Gobles Elementary), Hartford GSRP (Redwood Elementary), Lawrence GSRP (Lawrence Elementary), and South Haven GSRP (Maple Grove and Lincoln Elementary). Assignment may include lead teacher substitute, associate teacher substitute or relief staff roles. Location and role may change during the school year based on program needs. Location of Work : Multiple Locations Base Location: Special Services Building 701 S Paw Paw Street Lawrence, MI 49064

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development –OR- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required
• Complete all childcare and school related background checks (required)
• Reliable transportation to travel daily between sites (VBISD mileage reimbursement protocol will be implemented)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and program
• Experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Valid driver's license required

Nice To Haves

• Training and experience in HighScope Preschool Curriculum®
• Training and experience in COR Advantage®
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Previous work experience in early childhood is preferred.
• Preference to candidate with knowledge of the Great Start Readiness Program services.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with supervisor to create a flexible schedule to assure fair rotation between all program sites as well as efficient use of travel time and accommodation of changes as needed.
• Assist in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the lead teacher.
• Participate in preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies under the direction of the lead teacher in each classroom.
• Support teaching team in gathering observations and data to support child assessment.
• Serve as official substitute staff for lead or associate teacher when assigned to that role.
• Assist with general housekeeping and food preparation tasks.
• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to GSRP.
• Treat all children and their parents with the ultimate respect and dignity.
• Attend all meetings and recommended training programs and professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality about children and their families.
• Supervise and participate in outdoor play.
• Participate in recordkeeping: attendance, meals/snacks, assessments, screens, etc.
• Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree