GSRP Associate Teacher - Paraprofessional

EASTPOINTE EARLY LEARNING CENTER; Eastpointe (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

EASTPOINTE EARLY LEARNING CENTER in Eastpointe, Michigan is hiring a GSRP Associate Teacher/Paraprofessional to support preschool learners in the Early Childhood Learning Center. The role requires minimum CDA or an associate degree, with a plan to complete the credential, and prior preschool experience preferred.

The incumbent will work under supervision to provide a safe, nurturing classroom, assist with daily activities, and communicate with families.

Qualifications

• CDA credential or in progress with plan to complete CDA
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood/Child Development
• One class in Child Development with written plan to complete the CDA or Associate Degree

Responsibilities

• Must obtain within 30 days a physical examination, TB test, and background checks as required by Michigan licensing
• Regular attendance is essential with an exemplary record
• Knowledge of basic principles of Early Childhood Development
• Assist in creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate environment
• Experience working with preschoolers; 1 year teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrate communication that is positive, professional with children, parents, and staff
• Be sensitive to families from diverse backgrounds
• Learn Early Childhood program requirements to communicate effectively
• Assist children with classroom and personal care activities as needed
• Engage in positive adult-child interaction throughout the day
• Familiarity with The Creative Curriculum for Preschool
• Assist teacher with daily anecdotal notes
• Support meals and prepare serving containers, set tables, and clean up
• Plan and facilitate daily activities, attend home visits and parent conferences
• Participate in professional development and staff meetings
• Perform other duties as required

Education

CDA credential

Associate Degree in Early Childhood/Child Development

Child Development coursework with plan to complete CDA/Associate Degree

Job description

GSRP Associate Teacher - Paraprofessional

Eastpointe Community Schools EASTPOINTE EARLY LEARNING CENTER - EASTPOINTE, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Eastpointe Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5917374

Application Deadline: Sep 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description: GSRP Associate Teacher for the Early Childhood Learning Center (2 positions)

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Child Development Associate(CDA) credential or -
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood/Child Development or -
• One class in Child Development with a written plan to complete the CDA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood/Child Development

Essential Functions:

• Must provide upon employment or be willing to obtain within 30 days a physical examination completed within the last six months, a TB test, and obtain/pass other required background checks required by Michigan Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing Division and Eastpointe Community Schools
• Regular attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record
• Knowledge and experience with the basic principles of Early Childhood Development
• Assist in providing and maintaining a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate environment;
• Experience working with preschoolers and at least one year teaching experience preferred
• Possess skills, attributes and characteristics conducive and suitable for dealing with children
• Excellent communication skills that focus on positive and professional communication with children, parents, and staff members
• Must be able to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of families with culturally diverse backgrounds
• Able to learn Early Childhood program requirements to effectively communicate
• Assist children with classroom and personal care activities as needed
• Engage in positive adult child interaction throughout the daily routine
• Working knowledge of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool curriculum
• Assist the teacher in taking anecdotal notes daily
• Assist the teacher in Support children as they prepare for lunch, i.e. preparing serving containers, setting the table, cleaning up after meals, etc.
• Support children during family style meals by engaging in conversation and sampling foods
• Assist the teacher in planning and facilitating daily activities of the children
• Attend planned home visits and parent teacher conferences
• Participate in required professional development hours
• Participate in staff and center meetings
• Perform other duties as required

Our early childhood associate teacher/ paraprofessional will skillfully demonstrate:

• Passion for reading and cultivating literacy in students
• Ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic press and influence
• Willingness to leverage the student support network to ensure that students’ social, emotional, nutritional and health needs are addressed
• Ability to motivate students, promote their self-esteem, and influence their behaviors
• Aptitude to discuss subject specific content instruction and the drive to try out new ideas to improve student learning
• Develop organized routines, communicate clear expectations, and contribute to a positive school culture
• Contribute to a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability
• Ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support in the never ending quest to deliver the vision of high quality subject-specific instruction to increase achievement of highest risk students
• Accurately maintain program records as assigned and within due dates
• Effective communication with administration, teachers, staff, parents, and students relative to programs.

Evaluated By: Early Learning Principal

Salary Data:$18.54 - $19.06 based on education and related experience as a paraprofessional or teacher.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dean Niforos , Exec. Director of HR
• Email: [e-mail]

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