Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Third Teacher Pullman Elementary Location

Reports To:

GSRP Administration

Location of Work:

Special Services Building and Local GSRP locations

701 South Paw Paw Street

Lawrence MI 49064

Job Goal(s):

The primary job goals of the GSRP Third Teacher are to support the teaching teams in providinghigh quality services to students enrolled in the program.

Assignment:

Assignment location: Pullman Elementary. Monday - Thursday with occasional trainings on Fridays.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma

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 knowledgeof the Great Start Readiness Program services.

Skills/Requirements:

• Complete all childcare and school related background checks (required)
• 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:

• 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.

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