Preschool Substitute Teacher; GSRP

Preschool Substitute Teacher (GSRP)

Caledonia Community School District District - Caledonia, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Caledonia Community Schools , and Kent ISD

Job : 5900500
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position:
Preschool Program - Substitute Teacher

Location: Multiple Locations

Reports To: Principal/Preschool Coordinator

Work Year: School Year Only

Work Schedule: This position will work up to 28 hours per week (Monday - Thursday)

Wage: $18.00 per hour(This a non-union position and is paid on an hourly basis.)

Position Summary

Substitute teachers provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for four-year-old preschool children in the absence of the lead or assistant teacher. The preschool substitute teacher will be assigned to multiple building locations in the District and is responsible for covering the absences of program staff in assigned buildings.

GSRP substitute staff will report to a designated location each day and receieve their assignments.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience working with preschool-aged children is preferred.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is desirable.
• Ability to meet comprehensive Child Care Background Check Requirements which includes fingerprinting is required.
• Drug testing is required
• Ability to travel between buildings as needed.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid is required and training will be provided.

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities

• Create awarm, engaging classroom experience by leading children in hands-on learning activities that encourage confidence and school readiness.
• Follow daily schedules and implement lesson plans outlined by the regular lead or associate teacher.
• Support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through hands-on, research-based preschool activities.
• Manage classroom behavior using positive guidance strategies.
• Ensure constant supervision and safety of preschool children indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

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 essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position will be a combination of both indoor and outdoor work in inclement weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The Board of Education does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities

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