GSRP Associate Teacher

Michigan Association of School Boards; Saint Clair (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Capac Community Schools is seeking a dedicated aide to support a Lead Teacher in operating a high-quality preschool classroom for four-year-olds at Capac Elementary School.

You will assist with daily activities, prepare materials, document progress, and engage families in home visits and conferences. The position requires an Associate’s Degree or CDA credential, plus 24 hours of required training annually. Salary is based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or CDA credential.
• Ability to develop and maintain a professional rapport with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Negative TB test; first aid and CPR training may be required.
• Clear criminal history check, physical, and drug test may be required.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be accepted by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing daily lesson plans, preparing materials, and facilitating small group activities.
• Assist and support children in the GSRP program while providing a safe, friendly environment; respond to individual needs.
• Support children’s emotional and social development and positive self-concepts.
• Assist with child observations, documentation, and data entry for child assessments (e.g., TS Gold).
• Participate in home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and family engagement events.

Skills

Professional rapport

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or CDA credential

Tools

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Deadline: August 31, 2026
District/Organization: Capac Community Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time

Deadline for applying – Until Filled

Reports to: Principal

Employment: Student Days, Full-time, M-F

Salary: Based on Education & Experience

Start Date: August 2026

Summary: This position supports the Lead Teacher in operating a high-quality, state-funded preschool classroom for 4-year-olds, focusing on developmental growth and school readinessin the GSRP classroom within Capac Elementary School.

Qualifications:

• An Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Previous experience working with 4-year-old children is preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain a professional rapport with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Negative TB test; first aid and CPR training required.
• Clear criminal history check, physical, and drug test may be required.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing daily lesson plans, preparing materials, and facilitating small group activities.
• Assist and support children in the GSRP program while providing a safe, friendly environment; flexibility in responding to the individual needs of children.
• Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
• Assist with child observations, documentation, and data entry for child assessments (e.g., TS Gold).
• Participate in home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and other family engagement events.
• Adhere to licensing regulations, GSRP standards, and perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies while modeling district standards of ethics and professionalism; implement policy/procedural changes from administration, the Board of Education, or state/federal changes.
• Computer, organizational, and multi-tasking skills are required, as well as strong communication skills.
• Must complete 24 clock hours of training annually.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of this position, which includes sitting, standing, extensive walking, twisting, talking, seeing, and hearing. Occasionally, it will be expected to repeat the same body, hand, arm, or finger motions many times and push or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Performs other functions and duties as assigned by the supervisor.

It is the policy of Capac Community Schools that no person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, political affiliation or belief or any other legally protected category (Collectively, “Protected Classes”) be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, in any of its programs or activities, including employment opportunities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.