Summary of Functions
The Associate Teacher assists the Lead GSRP Teachers in delivering the Montessori curriculum to students during the regular school year and Summer Discovery School. This position is also responsible for classroom activities in the Kids Club Program (before and after school). GSRP Program runs for the 2026/2027 school year which ends in June 2027. Summer Discovery program is through Schoolhouse Montessori and is not throught the GSRP program.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists the Lead GSRP Teacher in the preparation of materials and the maintenance of the classroom.
- Coordinates student activities under the guidance of the Lead Teacher.
- Supervise classroom activities, including activities before and after school, nap time, playground activities, and arrival and dismissal activities.
- Monitors all children during school activities to ensure their safety, health, and well-being.
- Assists in creating an exciting and challenging learning environment, using the Montessori pedagogy, for all children.
- Attends Open Houses, Parent Tours, and student conferences as requested by the Lead GSRP Teacher or School Director.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead GSRP Teacher or School Director.
- Maintains consistent and regular attendance as an essential function of the position of Assistant Teacher.
Minimum Qualifications
- CDA Certified or Montessori credential.
- High school diploma and/or GED.
- 21 Years of age..
- Certification in CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogen training required within 30 days of employment.
- Associate Degree or higer in any field of study
- 2 semester hours or 3.0 CEU's in child care administration within 6 months of hire.
- Conducts regular in-home visits with Lead GSRP Teacher.
OR
3 hours of MiRegistry approved training in EACH of the following:
(A) Program Management
(B) Observation, documentation, and assessment
(C) Teaching and Learning
AND
6 hours of MiRegitry approved training in ANY of the following areas:
(A) Interactions and Guidance
(B) Challenging Behaviors
(C) Trama Informed Practices
***Please review the above minmum requirements as these are mandated requirements by LARA and the State.***
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Any GSRP Associate Teacher hired after June 21, 2011, must minimally have one of the following:
An associate degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent; or
A valid Center-Based Birth to Five CDA credential; or
A valid Center-Based Preschool CDA credential; or
An existing 120 Hour approval letter (see above).
The AA and the CDA are formal training options that uniformly and systematically prepare staff to be effective team teachers in PreK classrooms.
