What are the responsibilities and job description for the GSRP ASSOCIATE TEACHER position at Michigan Association of School Boards?
Deadline: May 30, 2025
District/Organization: St. Joseph County ISD
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $13.15 – $14.51
Position Details
POSITION GOAL:
To work with at risk preschoolers in co-instructor role with GSRP Lead Teacher for kindergarten readiness.
QUALIFICATIONS:
An Associate Teacher will be considered credentialed for the position with the following:
- An associate’s degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent; or
- Applicants may be considered if they have at least one course in early childhood education or child development and are willing to meet an approved compliance plan.
- Prior experience with preschool preferred.
- Ability to work in cooperative and collegial manner with GSRP Lead Teacher and Supervisor.
- Yearly CPR/AED and first aid certification and TB test.
- Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
- Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work at physical level with preschooler.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to use computers, software and other current technology.
- Effective written communication skills; including parent/family communications and program data and reports.
- Effective oral communication with children, families and other program staff.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Maintain professional atmosphere and demeanor in classroom, acting at all times as a representative of GSRP and/or ISD.
- Attend and engage in continuous professional development.
- Implement high quality developmentally appropriate practices as outlined by GSRP Implementation Manual. http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-63533_50451-217313__,00.html
- Knowledge of the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Prekindergarten.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team, including co-teaching with Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Specialist, Early Childhood Speech Therapist, Early Childhood Support Specialist and Supervisor to coordinate and plan curriculum and activities.
- Engage in activities with children at their physical level.
- Create an overall supportive, nurturing, strength based atmosphere.
- Maintain student confidentiality.
- Co-Implementation of High Scope Curriculum.
- Co-Implementation of Conscious Discipline.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD Administrators.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise children during classroom activities and outdoor periods on the playground.
- Supervise emergency situations (i.e. tornado drills, fire drills, etc.).
- Monitor safety of children during arrival and departure activities.
- Supervision of children out of the classroom and/or school building (i.e. community based instruction/leisure, field trips, etc.).
- Constantly monitor & evaluate the safety of all children.
- Participate in screening for preschool applications.
- Coordinate with GSRP Lead Teacher and assist in planning instruction and engagement of preschool.
PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB
- Climb steps and playground equipment as needed.
- Walk long distances in community-based instruction.
- Lift and position physically involved children.
- Change diapers or assist any children in toileting and other self-care skills.
- Assist with maintenance/custodial care of classroom, as needed.
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Lead Teacher with classroom clerical and record keeping duties (i.e. attendance, lunch count, progress monitoring of child development).
- Complete accident and/or incident reports as needed.
- Assist the Lead Teacher in room preparation.
- Assist the Lead Teacher with planning the preparation of instructional materials.
- Attend and provide input at student/staff/team meetings and in-service when required.
- Assist with communication to parents and bus drivers.
- Actively seeks advice and information relating to job.
REPORTS TO: GSRP Program Manager
ASSESSMENT: GSRP Program Manager
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: To be determined based on the Non-Union Conditions of Employment. Work schedule: 190 days, 37.5 hours per week Monday –Thursday with children and Friday for other duties including planning, home visits and professional development.
E-mail: phagelgans@sjcisd.org
Salary : $13 - $15
