Universal Preschool Float Associate Teacher

Lansing School District; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 29,508 - 35,349; Full time

Job summary

The Lansing School District seeks an Universal Preschool Guest Associate Teacher to support safety and student success in the Universal Preschool program across multiple sites. You will assist teachers, interact with families, and help fill vacancies across district-wide Universal Preschool sites.

Flexibility is key as the role may move across sites; prior experience with early childhood settings is valued.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field
• Valid CDA credential or 120 Training-Hour approval by MDE
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for working with and empathy of Universal Preschool and GSRP students
• Effectively prioritize tasks as assigned by teachers and school leaders
• Ensure safety of students in classroom and comply with Universal Preschool and GSRP requirements
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Education

Associate's Degree in early childhood education

Valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or 120 Training-Hour approval by MDE

Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring an Universal Preschool Guest Associate Teacher. This individual will help ensure the safety and success of students in the Universal Preschool program. Universal Preschool Guest Associate Teacher build relationships across school sites working to support teachers in ensuring that students are engaged and supported during lessons, and interact with parents and families. They are flexible as this position requires them to fill in vacant spots as needed across the Universal Preschool sites.

Minimum Qualifications - Must have one of the following:

• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field
• Valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an existing 120 Training-Hour approval by MDE
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with Universal Preschool or GSRP students in an urban setting

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for working with and empathy of Universal Preschool and GSRP students
• Effectively prioritize tasks as assigned by teachers and school leaders
• Ensure safety of students in classroom and comply with Universal Preschool and GSRP requirements
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move quickly between indoor and outdoor settings for extended periods.
• Regularly required to bend, kneel, crouch, and assist with physical transfers or interventions involving students.
• Must be able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Frequent verbal communication is required to support students, coordinate with staff, and manage emergent situations.
• Occasional use of computers, radios, and other communication or documentation tools.
• May be exposed to noise, weather conditions, and other elements associated with a school environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

$21.42 - $25.66 an hour

This role traditionally works a normal 35 hour per week schedule during the school year.

This position works at various schools within the District.

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District,additional job responsibilities may be assigned(depending on funding sources).