2026-27 GSRP Teacher Associate Para Educator

Job Title:

GSRP Teacher Associate Para Educator 2026-27

Location:

Colt ECEC

Start Date:

August 2026

Salary Range/ Level:

Per the current WESPA contract Class I $20.55 to $23.22 per hour

Terms of Employment

School Year

Date Posted:

June 16 2026

Application Deadline:

June 26 2026@ 4 pm

Application Process:

A completed online application is REQUIRED. (See application instructions at

GSRP Teacher Associate Para Educator 2026-27

Resume and cover letter may be:

Attached within the online application (preferred)

Faxed:

Mailed: Waverly Community Schools 515 Snow Rd. Lansing MI 48917

Job Summary

The GSRP Associate is responsible for working as an instructional team member in providing educational activities for young children. Also position is responsible for certain non-instructional and concept/skill reinforcement tasks and providing children the opportunity for additional professional adult/student relationships.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

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 IISD ECS

When needed assist with the medical needs of students

Assist with the grooming needs of students self-care

Assist in preparing displays of student learning

Secure set up and operate classrooms technology and hands-on teaching materials and equipment

Perform clerical tasks such as taking attendance documenting student learning etc.

Assist teacher in maintaining an orderly clean and organized classroom physical environment

Assist teacher in maintaining a positive classroom climate

Supervise children during daily outdoor activities to meet childcare licensing requirements

Supervise children during classroom activities

Interact with co-workers administration children and parents in positive supportive and cooperative ways

Ability to work in cooperative and collegial manner with GSRP Lead Teacher

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.

Constantly monitor and evaluate the safety of all children

Able to pass annual CPR/AED and first aid certification and TB test

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

An associate degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or an associate degree in early childhood education or child development within three years. Those with coursework toward qualifications may be considered if the applicant is willing to sign a compliance plan stating they will continue to work toward the proper credentials.

Must comply with Michigan Revised School Code criminal background check requirements and LARA licensing requirements.

Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working with preschool-age children preferred.

A Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to interact with children parents staff and community in a contractual and courteous manner

Experience working with children

Demonstrated good attendance and punctuality

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)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

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.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Able to pass annual CPR/AED and first aid certification and TB test

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Candidate must have ability to physically lift students up and down from the floor on a continual basis. Candidate must be able to work in all outdoor environments; hot cold snow or rain. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor employee is directly responsible for the safety well-being and work output of students.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Non-Discrimination

The Waverly Community Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (517) 319-3031) or .