Universal Preschool Float Associate Teacher

Lansing School District; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Universal Preschool Float Associate Teacher to support students in a nurturing environment. This role involves building relationships with students and families, ensuring their safety, and adapting to various classroom needs. Ideal candidates will have a background in early childhood education, demonstrating empathy and a commitment to educational excellence. Join a diverse team dedicated to fostering a rich learning experience for all students in the community.

Benefits

$250 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree or CDA credential.
• Experience with urban preschool settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and compliance with preschool requirements.
• Support teachers and engage with students and families.

Skills

Empathy for students

Task prioritization

Relationship building

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Job description

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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
  
  

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.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.

Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.

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).

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