GSRP/ECSE Associate Teacher - Paraprofessional

Job Title:  Paraprofessional 

Position Description: .5 GSRP/.5 ECSE Associate Teacher for the Early Childhood Learning Center

Minimum Job Qualifications: 

• Child Development Associate(CDA) credential or/ 
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood/Child Development or/
• One class in Child Development with a written plan to complete the CDA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood/Child Development

Essential Functions:

• Must provide upon employment or be willing to obtain within 30 days a physical examination completed within the last six months, a TB test, and obtain/pass other required background checks required by Michigan Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing Division and Eastpointe Community Schools
• Regular attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record
• Knowledge and experience with the basic principles of Early Childhood Development
• Assist in providing and maintaining a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate environment;
• Experience working with preschoolers and at least one year teaching experience preferred
• Possess skills, attributes and characteristics conducive and suitable for dealing with children
• Excellent communication skills that focus on positive and professional communication with children, parents, and staff members
• Must be able to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of families with culturally diverse backgrounds
• Able to learn Early Childhood program requirements to effectively communicate with prospective families
• Assist children with classroom and personal care activities as needed
• Engage in positive adult child interaction throughout the daily routine
• Working knowledge of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool curriculum
• Assist the teacher in taking anecdotal notes daily
• Assist the teacher in Support children as they prepare for lunch, i.e. preparing serving containers, setting the table, cleaning up after meals, etc.
• Support children during family style meals by engaging in conversation and sampling foods
• Assist the teacher in planning and facilitating daily activities of the children
• Attend planned home visits and parent teacher conferences
• Participate in required professional development hours
• Participate in staff and center meetings
• Perform other duties as required

Our early childhood associate teacher/ paraprofessional will skillfully demonstrate:

• Passion for reading and cultivating literacy in students
• Ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic press and influence
• Willingness to leverage the student support network to ensure that students’ social, emotional, nutritional and health needs are addressed
• Ability to motivate students, promote their self-esteem,  and influence their behaviors
• Aptitude to discuss subject specific content instruction and the drive to try out new ideas to improve student learning
• Develop organized routines, communicate clear expectations, and contribute to a positive school culture 
• Contribute to a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability
• Ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support in the never ending quest to deliver the vision of high quality subject-specific instruction to increase achievement of highest risk students
• Accurately maintain program records as assigned and within due dates
• Effective communication with administration, teachers, staff, parents, and students relative to programs.

Selection Committee

Evaluated By:  Supervising Administrator

Salary Data: As per Negotiated Agreement with the EFE

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