Associate GSRP Preschool Teacher - Children's Enrichment Center (Temporary)
Grand Valley State University · Allendale, MI · 1 mo ago
Education$17/hrPart-time
Job Type: Temporary (Hourly)
Compensation: $17.00 per hour
Responsibilities
- Act as the secondary care provider and instructor for assigned classroom or group.
- Implement and maintain safety policies and procedures within and outside the classroom.
- Assist lead teacher in the utilization of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold assessment, observations, and software.
- Collaborate with the lead teacher in the planning and implementation of weekly lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and align with Creative Curriculum.
- Assist the lead teacher in child observations and the collection of data in line with the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and Children’s Enrichment Center (CEC) requirements.
- Maintain appropriate and professional relationships with families while demonstrating to families that their child/children’s needs are being best met.
- Attend and help facilitate parent teacher conferences 2 times per school year.
- Accompany lead teacher on fall home visits required by GSRP.
- Participate in required professional development opportunities to meet or exceed annual training requirements for state licensing, Great Start to Quality, and Great Start Readiness Program.
- Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
Requirements
- 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.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- A bachelor degree in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent.
- Infant/Child/Adult CPR certified.
- Prior experience with Great Start to Quality (GSQ), Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), and/or Teaching Strategies GOLD.
Working Conditions
Preschool Classroom