Associate Teacher - Great Start Readiness Program - Bloomingdale Elementary
Associate Teacher - Great Start Readiness Program - Bloomingdale Elementary
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Job Description
Job Goal(s): The primary job goals of the GSRP Associate Teacher are to effectively become a member of a GSRP teaching team and to participate in planning and executing all related activities including conducting and participating in childrens activities. In addition the associate teacher will support the infrastructure of the classroom by participating fully in record keeping maintenance of the environment and all other required activities.
Job Location:
Base Location: Special Services Building
Offsite: Bloomingdale Elementary School
701 South 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. Requiresplacement on a compliance plan to reach qualification within defined time frame. May include out of pocketcost for employee but some financial support may be available.
Work Experience:
Previous work experience in early childhood is preferred
Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required
- 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:
- Assist in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the lead teacher.
- Participate in planning and preparing the learning environment lesson plans setting up interestcenters and preparing needed materials and supplies.
- Supervise the classroom in the teachers presence and/or absence.
- 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.
- Participate in home visits with lead teacher upon request.
- Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by lead teacher and/or 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
