Position Type:

GSRP Preschool Program/

Preschool Program Associate Teacher GSRP

Date Available:

21/22 School Year

SUMMARY: This position serves as the associate teacher in a classroom of GSRP children by providing instructional support in assisting with planning, developing and implementing lesson plans, goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in the ongoing program evaluation using the Program Quality Assessment (PQA).
• Aid in creating meaningful program quality improvement goals and objectives using the PQA and other program data.
• Support in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the classroom program and child screening(s) & assessment(s).
• Provide instruction and overall care for a specific group of children.
• Collaborate with the teaching staff to create meaningful child development goals.
• Help in the daily operation of the program including certain clerical and record keeping duties.
• Assist in the development and implementation of interesting, stimulating, and challenging indoor and outdoor daily activities.
• Establish positive relationships with parents, staff and the community.
• Attend (with lead teacher) (2) home visits and (2) parent/teacher conferences annually for every child and family.
• Participate in professional development.
• Follow and implement the policies and procedures of the Great Start Readiness Program grant.
• Follow and implement the policies and procedures of the Department of Human Services Licensing Guidelines.
• Work with additional building staff (i.e. principal, secretary, custodian, food services) to ensure policies and procedures are being followed.
• Assure that children's records remain confidential.
• Ensure and carry out daily/weekly housekeeping chores for the classroom licensing requirements.
• Interact with the children and families in a way which conveys respect and nurturing.
• Support the social and emotional development of children.
• It will be the associate teacher's responsibility to play with children; this will often mean getting down on the floor to interact with them.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Must be willing and able to obtain First Aid and CPR Certification and maintain annual certification.
• Annually attend; Blood Borne Pathogen Class and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Course.
• Have acceptable tuberculosis results.
• A clear criminal record check as outlined by District, Program, and Licensing guidelines.
• Have an initial physical health examination.
• Complete the required annual amount of hours of training provided in and outside of the program.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum: Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Preschool Education, or Child Development OR a Valid Child Dev