Pre-K Associate Teacher (SEIU 517M)

Saginaw Public Schools; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Public Schools is looking for a Pre-K Associate Teacher to assist in providing quality instructional support in the classroom. You will help with classroom activities, monitor student progress, and maintain a safe learning environment.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, along with a valid Classroom CDA Credential. This role requires effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred.
• Valid Classroom CDA Credential required.
• Minimum of 60 hours of credit at an accredited college or university required.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities for supporting classroom goals.
• Support teacher by administering classroom assignments.
• Monitor students in various settings for a safe learning environment.

Skills

Knowledge of age appropriate activities

Knowledge of basic math, grammar and punctuation

Knowledge of child development and learning styles

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work as a team

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Valid Classroom CDA Credential (if hired after June 21, 2011)

A minimum of 60 college credits

Job description

JOB TITLE: Pre-K Associate Teacher

DEPARTMENT/BUILDING: Elementary Schools, K-8 Schools

REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Specialist and Building Administrator

GENERAL SUMMARY

Saginaw Public Schools Pre-K Associate Teachers are responsible for assisting the teacher in the classroom in any manner that the teacher requests to help assure a quality instructional program.

DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of age appropriate activities
• Knowledge of basic math, grammar and punctuation
• Knowledge of child development and learning styles
• Skilled in operating classroom equipment
• Ability to schedule activities and collate data
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work with constant interruptions
• Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community
• Ability to work as a team to facilitate planning activities, and assisting teacher in implementing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and/or walk, sit, lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 10 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom goals and objectives
2. Support the teacher in the instructional process by administering classroom assignments
3. Assist the teacher in evaluating progress of classroom objectives
4. Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, fieldtrips) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
5. Prepare bulletin boards and displays for the observance and/or recognition of important cultural events (e.g., Cinco de Mayo, Black History, Reading Month, etc.)
6. Perform general clerical tasks (e.g. laminating, making copies, filing, etc.) to help the teacher get instructional materials ready
7. Report observations and incidents relating to specific students and communicate information to teacher
8. Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

1. Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred.
2. Valid Classroom CDA Credential (if hired after June 21, 2011) required.
3. A minimum of 60 hours of credit at an accredited college or university (or) pass the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment with a score of 460 or Higher (if hired prior to June 21, 2011) required.
4. Working towards a degree in Early Childhood education preferred.
5. Previous classroom aide experience preferred.

CREDENTIALING INFORMATION

Public Act 62 of 2011, signed by Governor Rick Snyder on June 21, 2011, altered credentialing requirements for the position of Associate Teacher with the GSRP. The provision for 120 Clock Hours as a Child Development Associate credential (CDA) equivalency has been discontinued. Personnel placed into the position of Associate Teacher after June 21, 2011 may not indicate plans initiate the 120 Clock Hour training option. Personnel who currently have an approval letter from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) are grandfathered in and no further action is required. Personnel who began the process toward attaining the 120 Clock Hour training option prior to June 21, 2011 must have completed all training and submitted all documentation by May 31, 2011 to be considered for the approval.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Attend any training as mandated

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. School environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, dust.
2. Noise level in this work environment may be moderate to loud.
3. This position requires sitting, standing and walking around the room for long periods of time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES

None

CURRICULA RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the teacher in planning and delivering instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom as developed by the building

METHOD OF EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

OTHER INFORMATION

Preceding data are intended to convey information essential to making fair pay decisions about the job, and are not exhaustive lists of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

Saginaw Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs.