Milestones Early Learning is now hiring a GSRP Assistant Teacher for our Cascade/Grand Rapids Location.
The Assistant GSRP Teacher is responsible for supporting the lead teacher in developing, planning, and implementing the classroom activities and curriculum. They will ensure the safety and well-being of all children in their classroom and support their emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs. They will adhere to all Michigan Department of Education guidelines and GSRP requirements and expectations.
Qualifications and Education:
An Assistant Teacher must be 18 years of age, have an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or a valid CDA.
Required:
Fingerprints from State of Michigan
CPR/First Aid Certified
Complete all required trainings as outlined by MiLEAP
Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to the following):
- Reading, reviewing, and abiding the staff handbook and policies held by Milestones Child Development Center
- Attend staff meeting and trainings as scheduled
- Maintain supervision of children and activities
- Plans and assists with daily lesson plans
- Plans developmentally appropriate activities
- Assists with the preparation of materials daily
- Maintains the quality of supplies, equipment, and materials in the classroom
- Maintain a clean and orderly room
- Prepare children for mealtimes and other transitions
- Assists with providing each child’s parent, information of individual activities on a daily basis
- Assist with parent-teacher conferences as necessary
- Handle parent grievances and report them to the director
- Maintains positive relationships with parents and staff
- Assists with anecdotal observations of children
- Communicates with parents and director on changes in child’s behavior
- Assists with maintaining all necessary records for children and the program
- Maintains confidentiality in areas that pertain to children’s records, conferences, staff related and center related matters
- Being a role model for children
- Valuing and supporting each child and staff member without regard to race, religion, or national origin
- Assume any additional duties as directed by the center director or administrative staff
· Have dependable transportation
· Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children in a classroom
· Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual and have minimal absences
Ability Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to accomplish each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read and write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with staff and families. Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of situations daily.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Travel:
0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan, occasional out of state travel may be required for educational conferences or trainings.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently have a CDA or other degree in Early Childhood education?
Work Location: In person
