GSRP Associate Teacher and Childcare Aide

GSRP Associate Teacher and Childcare Aide

District/Organization: Armada Area Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: based on experience and education

GSRP-PreK FOR ALL – ASSOCIATE TEACHER/CHILDCARE AIDE

SCHOOL YEAR

September 1, 2026

POSITION: Associate Teacher – Great Start Readiness Program/Childcare Aide

(Hours are 12:00 – 5:00 P.M.) M-F

Dist
rict employees must complete an in-district employee application form (available at school
offices) or a letter of interest.

REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Program Supervisor

SALARY Starting hourly rate based on experience

JOB GOAL: The GSRP Associate Teacher is responsible for assisting in the planning,

supervision, and implementation of a developmentally appropriate early childhood

program in order to meet the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of the

children in the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP).

QUALIFICATIONS
:

• Associate’s degree (AAS) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
• Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in an early childhood setting, GSRP preferred.
• Current, valid CPR and First Aid Certification required and must be maintained continuously throughout employment.

• Evidence of strong teamwork, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to utilize district technology, and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district.

• Ability to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with program goals.
• Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with parents/guardians and staff.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement and utilize a preschool curriculum on a daily basis.
• Assist GSRP Preschool Teachers with adapting and using learning materials and equipment to meet the needs of individuals with different ability levels, learning styles, or language backgrounds.

• Support the GSRP Preschool Teacher in the instructional process. Assist the GSRP Lead Teacher in evaluating progress of classroom objectives.
• Assist GSRP Lead Teacher(s) in using a team-teaching classroom approach.
• Participate in home visits.
• Report observations and incidents relating to specific students and communicate information to
• Follow directions of supervising GSRP Preschool Teacher. Assist students individually or in
• small groups through practice and study activities following presentation of instructional
• concepts by instructional personnel.

• Assist in the supervision of students during daily instructional activities.
• Assist in managing student discipline through use of positive reinforcement strategies.
• Participate in in-service and training as required by licensing, the MISD, etc.
• Assist children in the development of speaking, writing, reading and listening skills.
• Maintain a working knowledge of school routines, emergency procedures, and school discipline policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.