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Early Childhood Teacher Assistant (Floater)

Guadalupe Center Charter Schools
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

Early Childhood Teacher Assistant (Floater)

The Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools serves 1600 students from PreK to 12 and is a free, open-enrollment public charter school. Over 92% of our students are Latinx. Our school system consists of Guadalupe Centers High School, Guadalupe Centers Middle School, and Guadalupe Centers Elementary School. Our system grew out of Guadalupe Centers' educational programming. Guadalupe Centers is the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US since 1919. Our roots in our community run deep.

There are many benefits to working at GCCS with some of them being :

  • Student and Families : GCCS teachers strive to form strong relationships with our students and their families. Our organization grew out of Guadalupe Centers, the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US. These community ties are integral to who we are.
  • Staff Autonomy : Teachers at GCCS appreciate having the autonomy to try proven and new approaches in their classrooms and are encouraged to innovate. Teachers' experience is valued, and they are given space to collaborate and share their best practices.
  • Coaching and Development : GCCS staff collaborate with their leaders on their growth and development. GCCS teachers set a professional development goal in collaboration with their coaches, colleagues, and district initiatives. All staff are aligned on working on their development over the year.

Additional benefits include but are not limited to Competitive compensation and benefits, a qualifying relocation stipend upon hire, a bilingual (Spanish) stipend upon hire, and tuition reimbursement. GCCS has also expanded our benefits around well-being and mental health.

Summary :

To assist with creating a quality program and a class environment conducive to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Reports To : Director of Pre-K

Duties / Responsibilities :

  • Support implementation of PreK Curriculum and opportunities for social and emotional development.
  • Promote and support children's social, emotional, and physical development.
  • Work in collaboration with all program staff.
  • Assist with the implementation of lesson plans and daily activities both indoors and outdoors.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood theories of growth and development.
  • Provide support with individualized learning opportunities to children in order to enhance their development of cognitive and language skills.
  • Establish a quality early childhood learning environment, with attention to standards of health, safety, and organization, and maintain the policies and procedures of the program.
  • Consult with the lead teacher on observations and assessment of children.
  • Observe and document each child's learning and development.
  • Assist with maintaining required individual children assessments in compliance with affiliated Federal and State guidelines.
  • Provide lead role of lesson implementation in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
  • Maintain a professional relationship with staff and families.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding children and parents.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Required Skills / Abilities :

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
  • Committed to working with under-served students.
  • Ability to maintain a positive relationship with children.
  • Education and Experience :

  • An associate degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
  • A certified Child Development Associate (CDA) is preferred.
  • 2 to 4 years experience working in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
  • Bilingual ability, English required and Spanish preferred.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending.
  • Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
  • Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds at a time.
  • Able to participate in games, sports, and physical activities.
  • Able to maintain attention and a high level of energy or excitement for extended periods.
  • Application Process :

    Please complete an application which may be found at www.gck12.org / o / gc / page / work-for-gccs. If a position requires a degree, please upload a copy of transcripts and / or degree certification to your application. Other attachments such as a cover letter or resume can also be uploaded and attached to the application.

    Guadalupe Centers, Inc. conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities' individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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