Associate Teacher - GSRP

David Ellis Academy; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution located in Detroit is seeking an Associate Teacher for the Great Start Readiness Program. This full-time position involves planning and implementing curriculum while supporting preschool children's emotional and social development. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in early childhood education or a related field. The ideal candidate must demonstrate effective communication and the ability to engage with diverse families. A valid classroom CDA credential is also acceptable.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and monitor curriculum.
• Support children's emotional and social development.
• Assist children with personal health care needs.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team.

Skills

Collaborative communication

Ability to maintain a safe learning environment

Support for emotional and social development

Ability to engage with diverse families

Ability to observe and assess child performance

Education

Associate's Degree in early childhood education or child development

Valid classroom CDA credential

Job description

Associate Teacher - GSRP

Bardwell Group David Ellis Academy - Detroit, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5144081
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jan 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position/Job Title: Associate Teacher - Great Start Readiness Program

Summary: The classroom associate teacher is responsible for working as a team member in providing a quality educational program for assigned students.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development, or the equivalent;
• OR a valid classroom CDA credential.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement and monitor curriculum.
• Participate in recruitment, application and enrollment process.
• Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Assist children with personal health care needs, including toileting.
• Knowledge and experience in working with Preschool and Early Child Education.
• Work collaboratively and communicate with teaching team partner regarding children's behavior and progress.
• Follow written IEP and support plans and ensure requirements of IEP are followed in relation.
• Engage with children in all areas of the program and parts of the day.
• When needed, assist with the medical needs of students.
• Observe child performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Participate in trainings and on-going professional development.
• Ability to plan, prepare materials, and carry out activities that are fun, educational, and foster personal-social, physical, and academic skills.
• Ability to maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young children and their families.
• Ability to work well with diverse families.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and learned skills while interacting with students and adults.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Self-directedness and initiative when given a variety of tasks and responsibilities.
• Frequently stand, walk, sit, talk or hear.
• Regularly reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly lift up to 40-70 pounds.
• Occasionally use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.
• Employee must possess physical ability sufficient to employ physical intervention strategies when necessary, i.e. non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
• Consistent, regular and predicable attendance is essential.

* The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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