Early Childhood Floater Substitute

Applitrack; Michigan; Presencial; USD 28.000 - 36.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

West Ottawa Public Schools is seeking a GSRP Early Childhood Floater Substitute to cover classrooms as needed. This role supports lead and associate teachers and helps implement daily lessons while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

The position requires flexibility, reliability, and the ability to collaborate with staff, follow approved lesson plans, and communicate effectively about student progress. Posting #4136, 32 hours per week, beginning 10/19/2026.

Formación

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (CDA) or related field preferred.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children in a licensed childcare or early childhood setting preferred.
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate practices and follow established lesson plans.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to different classroom environments and teaching styles.
• Must pass background checks and meet health/safety clearance requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Provide classroom coverage for lead and/or associate teachers during absences.
• Support the implementation of daily lesson plans, routines, and activities as directed.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist children with transitions, self-help skills, meals, rest time, and outdoor play.
• Use positive behavior guidance strategies to support children's social-emotional development.
• Maintain consistent routines and reinforce classroom expectations to provide stability for students.
• Communicate effectively with classroom staff, site supervisor, and program director regarding classroom needs and student progress.
• Follow licensing regulations, GSRP requirements, and district policies.
• Participate in ongoing professional development as requested.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attendance reliability

Educación

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (CDA) or related field

Descripción del empleo

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - West Ottawa Public Schools

Position: GSRP Early Childhood Floater Substitute Posting # 4136

• Great Lakes, Lakeshore, Los Lagos, Pine Creek and Riley Farms and Woodside Elementary Schools

Reports To: State & Federal Coordinator

Beginning: 10/19/2026

Hours: 32 hours per week

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (CDA) or related field preferred.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children in a licensed childcare or early childhood setting preferred.
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate practices and follow established lesson plans.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to different classroom environments and teaching styles.
• Must pass background checks and meet health/safety clearance requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage for lead and/or associate teachers during absences.
• Support the implementation of daily lesson plans, routines, and activities as directed.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist children with transitions, self-help skills, meals, rest time, and outdoor play.
• Use positive behavior guidance strategies to support children's social-emotional development.
• Maintain consistent routines and reinforce classroom expectations to provide stability for students.
• Communicate effectively with classroom staff, site supervisor, and program director regarding classroom needs and student progress.
• Follow licensing regulations, GSRP requirements, and district policies.
• Participate in ongoing professional development as requested.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or import spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
• The worker should provide consistent and reliable in person attendance.

Postings current as of 10/9/2026 9:24:57 AM CST.

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