Team Floater - Great Start Readiness Program
Team Floater - Great Start Readiness Program
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Job Description
Job Goal(s):
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
Qualifications:
Education:
Associates Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development OR- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required*
*Consideration may be given to a candidate meeting minimal grant requirement for education. Requires placement on a plan of improvement to reach qualification within defined time frame at employees expense. Administration will support participation in Michigan T.E.A.C.H. program if applicable.
Additional Certifications/Training Desired:
- Training and experience in HighScope Preschool Curriculum
- Training and experience in COR Advantage
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Work Experience:
Previous work experience in early childhood is preferred. Preference to candidate with knowledge of the Great Start Readiness Program services.
Skills/Requirements:
- 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
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
- Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and program
- Experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
Essential Job Functions:
- 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.
- Valid drivers license required
Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.
This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISDs website at under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access you may use a computer at VBISD by calling .
Position is open until filled.
In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.
Employment Type
Gig
