Early Childhood Center- Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher

Paw Paw Public Schools; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-specified benefits

Job summary

Paw Paw Public Schools is seeking a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher to join the team at the Paw Paw Early Childhood Center. The position is full-time and non-exempt, reporting to the Early Childhood Director.

Qualified candidates hold an associate degree in Early Childhood or a CDA credential, must meet state requirements to work with students, and have CPR/First Aid/CPI certification or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood or Child Development or CDA credential.
• Must meet state qualifications to work directly with students.
• CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Proven attendance record and reliability.
• Experience working with and caring for young children from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
• Supervise the classroom in the teacher's presence and/or absence.
• Assist with the general housekeeping and food preparation tasks.
• Attend all meetings and professional development as required by GSRP guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality about children and their families.
• Observe and document children's progress and assist with assessments.
• Perform other duties as determined by the director and/or designee.

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood or Child Development

CDA credential

CPR/First Aid/CPI certifications

State qualifications to work directly with students

Attendance and reliability

Experience with diverse young children

Job description

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher JobID: 3695

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Early Childhood
• Date Posted:
  1/14/2026
• Location:
  Paw Paw Early Childhood Center

Job Posting Dates:January 14, 2026 - Until Filled

Title: Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher

Job Location: Early Childhood Center

Reports to: Early Childhood Director

Job Type: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Early Childhood or Child Development or
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required, or
• Ability to comply within 3 years
• Must meet state qualifications to work directly with students
• CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified, or willingness to obtain
• Proven track record of good attendance in previous roles
• Experience working with and caring for young children from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds

Job Description:

• Assist in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the Lead Teacher
• Supervise the classroom in the teacher's presence and/or absence
• Assist with the general housekeeping and food preparation tasks
• Attend all meetings, recommended training programs and professional developmentas required by GSRP guidelines
• Maintain confidentiality about children and their families
• Supervise and participate in outdoor play
• Participating in in-home visits with the Lead Teacher upon request
• Work cooperatively with administration, teachers, parents, and staffby maintaining a pleasant personality and displaying strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintain a safe, organized, inclusive, and positive classroom environment and be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and the program
• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing tasks required by Michigan State Licensing for Child Care Centers
• Observe and document children's progress and assist with assessments
• Assist with Friday care students as needed
• Perform other duties as determined by the director and/or designee

Salary/Benefits: Starting at$15.25 per hour, commensurate with experience.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Paw Paw Public School District that no discriminatory practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, geneticinformation, or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law be allowed during any program, activity, service,or in employment. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Director ofFinance or Director of Curriculum/Instruction and State/Federal Programs, 119 Johnson St., Paw Paw, MI 49079, 1-269-415-5200.