Substitute GSRP Associate Teacher

Choice-Schools-Associates; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice-Schools-Associates is seeking a dedicated educator to assist the GSRP Teacher at New Branches Charter Academy. This role involves providing instruction, preparing lesson materials, and maintaining an engaging learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in early childhood education and demonstrate innovation in teaching.

Join a vibrant community committed to making a positive impact on students' lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and be an integral part of an environmental learning model focused on collaboration and excellence.

Qualifications

• Comfortable in an outdoor setting with hands-on, experiential learning.
• Demonstrated competence as an educator.
• Able to foster positive relationships with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the GSRP Teacher in providing instruction to small groups.
• Collaboratively prepare lesson plans with the GSRP Teacher.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Collaboration in a team

Creativity and innovation

Computer literacy

Education

Valid Elementary Michigan teaching certificate with ZA endorsement

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA

Job description

At New Branches Charter Academy (NBCA), our mission is to provide a positive academic and social learning environment for all students. NCBA is a destination school, located on a 12 acre campus that is known for providing environmentally focused learning experiences and self-sustaining practices through dedication to academic excellence. NBCA knows that teachers are the heart of the school and are surrounded by a support system that is committed to the success of every child.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate:

• A comfortability in an outdoor setting and a knack for creativity and innovation, incorporating hands‑on activities, experiential learning, and interactive teaching methods to make environmental/outdoor learning engaging and impactful.
• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.

About the role

Assist the GSRP Teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups, carry out appropriate classroom activities and maintain a disruption‑free environment.

What you'll do

• Helps the GSRP Teacher collaboratively prepare lesson plans and distribute lesson materials.
• Assists the GSRP Teacher in maintaining individual student records when asked.
• Assists the GSRP Teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
• Effectively implements and uses the Academy‑approved screening assessment tool and ongoing developmental assessment and is able to explain and interpret the information for students' parents.
• Effectively uses home visits to introduce the program and staff to the parent, develop collaboration for the child's learning, and gather, or report, assessment data.
• Carries out other duties assigned by the principal and/or Choice Schools Associates.

Qualifications

• Preferred Valid Elementary Michigan teaching certificate with ZA endorsement or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA required.
• Demonstrated competence as an educator.
• Computer literate with excellent verbal and written expression.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Works well in a collaborative environment.

About Choice Schools Associates

New Branches Charter Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student‑centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Environmental Model, New Branches is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding environmental schools within the state. The Environmental Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight‑knit community school in your area.