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Position: GSRP Assistant/Associate Teacher(s)
Job Title: GSRP Assistant/Associate Teacher(s)

Reports To: Early Childhood Programs Director or Early Childhood Programs Coordinator

Location: Little Highlanders Learning Center

Duration: Ten Months;
August - June

FLSA Status: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Union Affiliation: Non-Affliliated

SUMMARY:

The GSRP Assistant/Associate teacher is responsible for working as a team member in providing quality pre-school education for students by providing additional support to the teacher. The GSRP Assistant/Associate teacher is also responsible for non-instructional and concept/skill reinforcement tasks.

HOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS EXPECT THAT EACH GSRP ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE TEACHER COMMITS TO:

• Continuous ongoing learning and the development of the craft of teaching for self; encourages, supports and mentors ongoing learning in students.
• High expectations for students, developing a vision of success for each student and moving that student towards its achievement.
• Positive relationships and communication, promoting and modeling a safe and supportive learning culture for all.
• Honoring all students, embracing their community and diversity.
• Establishing a learning environment that is accountable for effective instruction, assessment and data-driven decision-making.
• Using community resources to improve instruction.
• Collegiality and professionalism.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with individual and small groups of students.
• Supports children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
• Assists children with personal health care needs; including grooming and diaperinf if needed.
• Works collaboratively and communicates with the Lead Teacher regarding children's behavior and progress.
• Follows Great Start Readiness Program Implementation Manual and supporting documents as defined by MDE.
• Follows written IEP(s) and support plans, if applicable.
• Collects and documents data regarding the student(s).
• Supervise students in classrooms, hallway, cafeterias, and/or playgrounds.
• Supervises the classroom when the Lead Teacher is out of the room and/or assumes Lead Teacher role when the Lead Teacher is absent.
• Assists with loading and unloading of children transported to and from the program.
• When needed, assist with the medical needs of students.
• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records.
• Maintains confidentiality of families and workplace.
• Works closely with building principal, support staff, teachers, volunteers and students.
• Participates in home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Participate in trainings and ongoing professional development.
• Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
• Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.
• Maintains regular in-person attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• An Associates Degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or the equivalent; OR
• A valid Center-Based Preschool (CDA) credential (if credential before 2011); OR
• An existing 120 Hour approval letter.
• Work experience in a preschool setting is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff, and the general public consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as grants, journal articles, governmental forms and handbooks and is able to follow instructions.
• Ability to express self clearly; both orally and in writing.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form consistent with the duties of this position.
• Exhibit high level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information, use good judgment, plan and handle complex projects, and maintain a flexible attitude.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to see tasks through to successful conclusion.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse population.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
• Ability to establish and…