FCMA - GSRP Associate Teacher

One of the greatest gifts we can give our kids is an environment that creates a sense of belonging. Four Corners Montessori Academy brings students from the "Four Corners" of the Metro Detroit area into a true community of learners that embrace Maria Montessori's teachings and her ideals of diversity, peace education and individualized learning. FCMA prioritizes hands‑on learning and learning real‑life skills by implementing student‑led activities and multi‑age classrooms.

We welcome and invite you to find your belonging here at Four Corners Montessori Academy.

• A genuine love for working with children and a strong commitment to their holistic development. They should prioritize the child's individuality, independence, and self‑directed learning, fostering an environment that supports these values.
• The ability to guide children through their learning journey with patience, allowing them to explore and make discoveries at their own pace. They should also be flexible in adjusting their teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each child.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.

To foster a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for students, setting them on a path of academic and social success. By supporting the lead teacher, they aim to create engaging lesson plans that promote age‑appropriate development in areas such as language, motor skills, and social interactions. Through patient guidance and individualized attention, they encourage children's curiosity and exploration, helping them develop a love for learning.

Additionally, they collaborate with parents and caregivers, ensuring effective communication and involving families in their child's educational journey. As a vital member of the preschool team, the associate teacher strives to provide a positive and enriching experience that builds a strong foundation for each child's future.

• Assist the GSRP Teacher in preparing classroom or laboratory for instruction.
• Help the GSRP Teacher collaboratively prepare lesson plans and distribute lesson materials.
• Participate in Team Teaching and instruct students under the supervision of the GSRP Teacher.
• Demonstrate understanding and implementation of the PQA and the teaching practices described therein.
• Demonstrate understanding and implementation of MDE's Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Prekindergarten.
• Demonstrate understanding and implementation of BCHS Child Care Licensing Rules.
• Follow the Academy approved GSRP curriculum and the GSRP grant policies and procedures as the instructional model.
• Assist the GSRP Teacher in maintaining individual student records when asked.
• Assist the GSRP Teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
• Collect and display suitable materials for bulletin boards and other educational displays.
• Use resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy and the community.
• Demonstrate exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating, an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression and student and teacher experiences in large and small groups.
• Effectively implement and use the Academy-approved screening assessment tool and ongoing developmental assessment and be able to explain and interpret the information for students' parents.
• Effectively use home visits to introduce the program and staff to the parent, develop collaboration for the child's learning, and gather, or report, assessment data.

• Work cooperatively with parents and guardians to enhance confidence in the GSRP Teacher.
• Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Assist GSRP Teachers with supervision of students during play periods and lunch periods.
• Demonstrate genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Promote…