DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain focus on the developmental needs of our youngest learners and utilize best practices
grounded in research regarding how these students learn best.
- Assist teacher in execution of lesson plans designed to promote best practices for our youngest
learners
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
- Support non-academic needs through the student support network district system in order to
remove barriers that may interfere with academic success
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and utilize information gleaned to
adjust teaching strategies
- Assist in the maintenance of accurate and complete records of student progress and
development, updating as required by law, district policy, and school regulations
- Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding
student progress and needs
9300 Homestead Road • Benzonia, MI 49616 • Phone (231) 882-9653 • Fax (231) 882-9121
- Abide by and maintain compliance with all requirements of LARA (Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs)
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- The ability to prioritize student learning needs over obstacles and barriers that can stand in the
way of necessary change
- The strong desire to achieve outstanding results in a short amount of time
- The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students
- The skill and willingness to leverage student support systems to ensure that the social,
emotional, nutritional, and health needs of ALL students are addressed
- The capacity to respond to the individual academic and non-academic needs of students
- The ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches, and administrators for instructional
support in a constant quest to deliver the vision of high-quality early childhood instruction.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- High School Diploma
- Paid Degree Options
- CDA Preferred - Opportunities to obtain a CDA paid by the program
Interested applicants should submit an application and attach materials including a resume and cover
letter at to Melinda Coger at
[email protected]
SALARY RANGE: $15.00 -$18.00 per hour
BENEFITS: Medical / Dental / Vision Available
