Little Raiders GSRP Associate Teacher

Portlandk12; Portland (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools in Portland, MI seeks a Little Raiders GSRP Associate Teacher to support preschool curriculum and student learning. The role involves assisting with lesson planning, implementing activities, and maintaining positive relationships with families and staff.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or higher in child development (or CDA) and a commitment to a safe, collaborative learning environment for diverse families. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication, analysis, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor.
• Impeccable character, a good sense of humor, and compassion for students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing and monitoring curriculum.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with administrators, support staff, teachers, volunteers and students.
• Engage with children in all areas of the program and parts of the day.
• Work collaboratively and communicate with teaching team partner regarding children's behavior and progress.
• Assist children with personal health care needs, including toileting.
• Participate in training and ongoing professional development.
• 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 develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the schoolcommunity.
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Ability to pass a Comprehensive background check per DHHS licensing
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree or higher in Child Development or Early Childhood Development or CDA

Job description

Portland Public Schools: Little Raiders GSRP Associate Teacher

The desired candidate would possess the following attributes:

• Exceptional communication, analysis, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor
• Impeccable character, a good sense of humor, and compassion for students, families, and staff

Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• An associate’s degree or higher in Child Development or Early Child Development or Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
• Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and district colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to sustain and improve student achievement outcomes
• Willingness to contribute to a safe school climate of high expectations and strong collaboration, high staff and student morale, and positive community involvement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, implementing and monitoring curriculum.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with administrators, support staff, teachers, volunteers and students.
• Engage with children in all areas of the program and parts of the day.
• Work collaboratively and communicate with teaching team partner regarding children's behavior and progress.
• Assist children with personal health care needs, including toileting.
• Participate in training and ongoing professional development.
• 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 develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the schoolcommunity.
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Ability to pass a Comprehensive background check per DHHS licensing
• Other duties as assigned

Position Details:

• Title: Little Raiders GSRP Associate Teacher
• Reports to: Early Childhood Director
• Calendar: As per District Preschool Calendar
• Compensation: In accordance with Preschool agreement

Portland Public Schools

500 Oak St

Portland, MI 48875

No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools 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 or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.