POSITION: Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher
REPORTS TO: ECEC Principal
EMPLOYER: Mattawan Consolidated School
SUMMARY:Â
The primary job goals of the GSRP Associate Teacher are to effectively become a member of a GSRP teaching team and to participate in planning and executing all related activities, including conducting and participating in children's activities. In addition, the associate teacher will support the infrastructure of the classroom by participating fully in record keeping, maintenance of the environment and all other required activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:Â
- Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or Child DevelopmentÂ
            OR
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required*
*Consideration may be given to a candidate meeting minimal grant requirements for education. Requires placement on a compliance plan to reach qualification within a defined time frame. May include out of pocket cost for employee, but some financial support may be available.
- Prior job-related experiences, paid or voluntary, with school-age children is preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES:Â
- Assist in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the lead teacher.
- Participate in planning and preparing the learning environment, lesson plans, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies.
- Supervise the classroom in the teacher's presence and/or absence.
- 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.
- Participate in home visits with the lead teacher upon request.
- Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the lead teacher and/or supervisors.
- Assist in adhering to licensure rules and regulations
- Supervise students throughout the school building and on the playground.
- Assists in maintaining a neat, orderly and attractive learning environment;
- Monitors student activities, student behavior, and changes in student behavior,
- Disposes of waste contaminated materials, food and toys to maintain the hygiene and health of students and staff;
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
- Maintain cooperative, effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
- Meet schedules and deadlines;
- Assist in additional duties as assigned by administration.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Â
Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, must be able to see and hear the entire classroom, and moving light furniture may be required. Â
SAFETY AND HEALTH:Â
Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.Â
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS HANDLED:Â
Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.Â
WORK ENVIRONMENT:Â
Classroom/SchoolÂ
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Â
- 9-month employee (Monday-Friday)
- Hourly Rate: Per Master Agreement and provisions established by Mattawan Consolidated Schools
- Hours/Day: 7.5 hours