A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Assistant Teacher GSRP Wyandotte Public Schools Early Childhood Center Wyandotte, MI Job Details Full-time $18•$20 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications School experience CPR Certification Employee relationship building Public school experience First Aid Certification Working with students Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)
Full Job Description Wyandotte Early Childhood Programs GSRP Associate Teacher Posting TITLE:
GSRP Associate Teacher SUMMARY:
The GSRP Associate Teacher is assigned to and responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in a GSRP preschool class at the Wyandotte Public Schools Early Childhood Center. Along with the Lead Teacher and Teacher Assistant, the Associate Teacher will provide an appropriate and safe climate; establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behaviors, attitudes and social skills by teaching and reinforcing PBIS expectations; and assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons in accordance with State guidelines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work collaboratively with teaching team to: create a welcoming and effective learning environment. plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities across all learning domains support challenging behaviors maintain the classroom environment day to day (i.e. "housekeeping tasks) With support and guidance from the Lead Teacher, the Associate Teacher will: Lead small group activities daily Occasionally lead large group activities Collect anecdotal notes for assessment purposes Participate in Home Visits and Family Conferences Communicate with families as needed and promote parent participation and involvement in the program. Maintain, complete and adhere to deadlines for all necessary records. Lead the classroom in the absence of the Lead Teacher. Participate in professional development. Maintain required minimum credential. Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with teaching team, program staff, students, and families. Develop and maintain a positive coaching relationship with the program's Early Childhood Consultant. Work collaboratively with Special Services staff and the teaching team to collect data and implement support plans for students as necessary. Ensure licensing ratios are maintained. Adhere to all policies and procedures of Wyandotte Public Schools, the Early Childhood Center, the Great Start Readiness Program, and State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Guidelines. Other related assigned duties as needed by the Director of Early Childhood Education.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a valid Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or higher degree in Early Childhood or related field. Two years' experience working in an Early Childhood Setting preferred. Must have, or be able to obtain, CPR and First Aid training. Must successfully pass a Comprehensive Background Check. Knowledge of HighScope Curriculum, or willingness to be trained
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The GSRP Associate Teacher reports directly to the Director of Early Childhood Education and works cooperatively with other early childhood staff within the Early Childhood Program.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Year:
end of August•beginning of
June Work Week:
Monday•Friday, 7:45am•3:45pm (40 hours/week) This is an at-will, contracted position through a third party contractor.
Base salary:
starting at $18.00 per hour, actual rate dependent upon relevant experience and education Holidays and personal days per annual Work Agreement. Regular and predictable attendance is expected. Please submit letter of introduction, resume, and letter of recommendation to:
Joli Carr, Director of Early Childhood Education:
Email:
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Until Filled Wyandotte Public Schools reserves the right to change this posting. In compliance with Federal & State Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, height, weight, national origin, genetic information, marital status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
