Substitute GSRP Associate Teacher

Choice Schools Associates; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

New Branches Charter Academy, part of Choice Schools Associates, Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Substitute GSRP Associate Teacher to support the GSRP teacher in delivering early childhood instruction in an outdoor-friendly setting.

You will help prepare lessons, maintain student records, and foster a positive, orderly classroom while using approved assessment tools. Collaboration with staff and families is essential.

Qualifications

• Preferred valid Elementary Michigan teaching certificate with ZA endorsement or Bachelor’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the GSRP Teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups.
• Assist in preparing and distributing lesson materials.
• Maintain individual student records when asked.
• Keep the classroom neat and orderly for learning.
• Explain and interpret screening and developmental assessment data to parents.
• Support home visits to engage families in the child’s learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or Choice Schools Associates.

Skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Computers/Word processing

Job description

Substitute GSRP Associate Teacher

Choice Schools Associates Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

About this position

About Our Academy

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.
• 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.