Classroom support, Preschool ​/ Daycare

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks

Center: Caterpillar Corner – Holt Location

Program: Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) / Preschool for All

Position: Classroom Support

Reports To: GSRP Lead Teacher and Center Director

Employment Type: Full time

The Classroom Support Specialist provides hands-on support to the GSRP classroom team to ensure children receive a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate, and high-quality preschool experience. This position works under the direction of the GSRP Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher and assists with daily classroom routines, learning experiences, small-group activities, meals, toileting, transitions, attendance, and other classroom responsibilities.

The Classroom Support Specialist is expected to follow all applicable GSRP requirements, center policies, licensing regulations, health and safety practices, and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide additional classroom support so teachers can effectively implement daily lessons and provide individualized attention to children.

• Follow the daily classroom schedule and directions provided by the GSRP Lead Teacher.
• Assist teachers with implementation of daily lesson plans and learning experiences.
• Support large-group, small-group, and individualized learning activities.
• Participate actively in hands-on learning experiences with children.
• Assist with activities that support children's social-emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and creative development.
• Work with smaller groups of children as assigned by the Lead Teacher.
• Help prepare, organize, and clean up classroom materials and learning areas.
• Encourage children's participation, independence, problem-solving, and positive interactions.
• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate strategies when supporting children's behavior.
• Assist with maintaining an engaging, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.

The Classroom Support Specialist may be assigned to work with a specific small group of children throughout the day.

• Leading or assisting with teacher-directed activities.
• Supporting individualized learning goals.
• Reading books and engaging children in conversations.
• Facilitating hands-on activities.
• Supporting early literacy, math, science, art, music, and gross-motor experiences.
• Providing additional support to children who may need assistance participating in classroom activities.
• Communicating observations and concerns to the Lead Teacher.

• Assist with daily classroom attendance procedures.
• Accurately assist with documenting children's arrival and departure as directed.
• Communicate attendance concerns to the Lead Teacher or Director.
• Assist teachers with required classroom documentation and record keeping when assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of all child, family, and program information.

• Assist with serving meals and snacks according to center procedures and CACFP requirements.
• Help children during meals while encouraging age-appropriate independence.
• Monitor children for safe eating practices.
• Assist with meal cleanup and maintaining a clean eating environment.
• Follow all food safety, allergy, sanitation, and handwashing procedures.
• Immediately communicate any concerns regarding food allergies, dietary restrictions, or children's eating habits to the appropriate staff.

• Assist children with bathroom and toileting routines as needed and…