Associate Preschool Teacher

Position: Great Start Readiness Program Associate Preschool Teacher

Wage: Based on experience and qualifications

WMFC Site Location: Floyd Community Preschool at Floyd Elementary

Application Deadline: Until filled

Required Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Current CDA or an Early Childhood Associate Degree.

In the event that we are unable to hire a candidate with the above credentials, persons who have some training in early childhood education or child development, or experience in GSRP and are willing to pursue a Preschool CDA or Early Childhood Associate degree may be considered. If hired without proper credentialing, a written compliance plan to attain one of the above credentials within 3 years will be a condition of hire.

If you are hired, you will need to complete fingerprinting and TB testing before working with children.

Job Responsibilities

· Help maintain an effective child development program that includes approaches to learning; social and emotional development; physical development and health; language, literacy, and communication (including English language learners); mathematics; science; social studies; and the creative arts.

· Maintain a safe physical environment that supports development across domains.

· Uphold Michigan Child Care Licensing rules, GSRP requirements, and Michigan Early Childhood Standards.

· Continue with a consistent yet flexible daily schedule with well-established routines and smooth transitions.

· Create positive and responsive adult-child relationships.

· Maintain a calm, pleasant environment in the classroom in which children and families feel comfortable and secure.

· Provide positive guidance using Conscious Discipline to help children develop social-emotional skills (training available).

· Develop a strong home to school relationship with families.

· Assist with parent teacher conferences and home visits 2x per year as outlined in the GSRP Implementation Manual.

· Help maintain written records and stay up-to-date on entering documentation in COR Advantage (training available).

· Work as part of a team to maintain a high standard of quality in the classroom and in the program.

· Attend scheduled family events, meetings, trainings, and/or conferences that fall during your employment.

· Other duties as needed.

Knowledge of the following beneficial:

· High Scope Curriculum/COR Advantage

· Michigan Child Care Licensing Rules

· MiRegistry & Great Start to Quality

· CLASS

· GSRP Implementation Manual

· Michigan Early Childhood Standards

· Conscious Discipline

Typical Schedule:

• Monday through Thursday 8:00-4:00, occasional Friday hours (no students on Fridays)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person