GSRP Aide

American Montessori Academy located in Livonia/Westland is hiring a Full Time GSRP Aide. Great benefits offered!

AMA is a welcoming and genuine learning environment. Our staff is reflective, productive and equitably adapt their instruction to meet each student's needs. Through the Montessori philosophy and individualized learning paths, we engage students to emerge as self-directed learners, flexible thinkers, and peaceful problem solvers.

Above all, we pride ourselves in the fact that we create lasting relationships among our students, parents and staff.

Do you possess the following characteristics?

• The ability to build positive relationships
• Reflective and authentic
• Team player
• Proactive and Solution focused
• lifelong learner
• Professional
• Equitable
• Employs Montessori approach
• Innovative
• Leadership
• Passionate about student success

We are looking for energetic, talented and focused staff who want to become part of our family!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate GSRP Aide to support the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) in providing high-quality early childhood education. The ideal candidate will assist teachers in creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. The GSRP Aide will work closely with the teaching staff to enhance children's educational experiences and promote their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

• Assist lead teachers in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that align with GSRP curriculum standards.
• Support children in their daily activities, including play, meals, and rest periods, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Help maintain a clean and organized classroom, including preparing materials and setting up activities.
• Collaborate with teachers to assess and document children's growth and progress through observations and informal assessments.
• Foster positive relationships with children and encourage their participation and engagement in classroom activities.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about children’s progress and classroom activities, as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development as required.
• Provide instructional assistance under the supervision of the classroom Teacher.
• Provide individual and small group instruction.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the lead teacher or program coordinator.

• Supervise multiple students at once
• Provide instructional assistance to students in an individual or small group setting
• Ability to maintain a safe and orderly environment for students
• Participate in continuous professional development
• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Stand and walk frequently
• Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of the year
• Assist/lift students if necessary
• Withstand a moderate noise level

• High school diploma or equivalent; coursework in early childhood education or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Patience, creativity, and a passion for working with young children.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety standards in early childhood settings.

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans
• 4% 401K company contribution
• 3% 401K company match
• Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer

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