Job description

Wyandotte Early Childhood Center

GSRP Teacher Assistant Posting

TITLE: GSRP Teacher Assistant

SUMMARY: The GSRP Teacher Assistant is assigned to and responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in a GSRP preschool class at the Wyandotte Public Schools Early Childhood Center. Along with the Lead Teacher and Associate Teacher, the Teacher Assistant will provide an appropriate and safe climate; establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behaviors, attitudes and social skills by teaching and reinforcing PBIS expectations; and assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons in accordance with State guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with teaching team to:
• create a welcoming and effective learning environment.
• plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities across all learning domains
• support challenging behaviors
• maintain the classroom environment day to day

• With support and guidance from the Lead Teacher, the Teacher Assistant will:
• Lead small group activities daily
• Occasionally lead large group activities
• Collect anecdotal notes for assessment purposes
• Participate in Home Visits and Family Conferences

• Communicate with families as needed and promote parent participation and involvement in the program.
• Maintain, complete and adhere to deadlines for all necessary records.
• Participate in professional development.
• Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with teaching team, program staff, students, and families.
• Develop and maintain a positive coaching relationship with the program’s Early Childhood Consultant.
• Work collaboratively with Special Services staff and the teaching team to collect data and implement support plans for students as necessary.
• Ensure licensing ratios are maintained.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Wyandotte Public Schools, the Early Childhood Center, the Great Start Readiness Program, and State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Guidelines.
• Other related assigned duties as needed by the Director of Early Childhood Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Two years’ experience working in an Early Childhood Setting preferred
• Must have, or be able to obtain, CPR and First Aid training
• Must successfully pass a Comprehensive Background Check
• Knowledge of HighScope curriculum, or willingness to be trained

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

The GSRP Teacher Assistant reports directly to the Early Childhood Director and works cooperatively with other early childhood staff .

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Work Year: Last week of August – First week of June
• Work Week: Monday – Friday, day shift – 40 hours/week – actual shift TBD
• This is an at-will, contracted position through a third party contractor.
• Base salary: starting at $13.01 per hour, actual rate dependent upon relevant experience and education
• Holidays and sick days per annual Work Agreement.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.

Please submit letter of intent and resume to Melissa Petty, Director of Early Childhood Education:

Email: pettym@wy.k12.mi.us

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

Wyandotte Public Schools reserves the right to change this posting.

In compliance with Federal & State Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, height, weight, national origin, genetic information, marital status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.01 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wyandotte, MI 48192: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• early childhood: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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