Preschool Associate Teaching Position

Gladstone Area Schools has an opening for a preschool associate teacher for next school year.

Position Summary: The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher is responsible for assisting in all aspects of planning, assessing, and instructing a classroom of 4 year old students based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the GSRP grant.

Salary Range: $16-$18 per hour

Required Qualifications

- Associate degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or equivalent; or a valid preschool credential
- Willingness to earn a certificate or degree within two years of hire may be considered
- Certification in CPR and first aid
- Professional experience working with children or in early child/elementary education, particularly with at-risk children

Preferred Qualifications:
- Work effectively, make decisions, and problem solve collaboratively within a team
- Work well with diverse families and engage parents as full partners in their child's learning
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and teachers

Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of lesson plans using approved curriculum and work collaboratively and communicate plans with teaching team




- Follow the daily schedule as outlined in the curriculum and GSRP guidelines
- Assist with the screening and ongoing assessment of children and provide instructional support
- Meet with the Early Childhood Lead teacher as needed to ensure quality programming
- Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities as requested
- Assist in organizing and participate in all family engagement events such as home visits, conferences, open house, field day, and other school-wide events
- Assist in completing required progress reports and other paperwork
- Maintain inventory of classroom equipment, materials and supplies
- Maintain current CPR/first aid, Mandated Reporter, and all licensing certifications
- Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information concerning the students and their families
- Treat children, parents and staff with dignity and respect
- Perform other duties as assigned

Application: Interested candidates should apply by submitting a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and letter of recommendation to:

Dr Jay Kulbertis

400 South 10th Street

Gladstone, MI 49837

or email to:

[email protected]

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