Pre-K - GSRP Associate Teacher (2818) at SchoolSpring in Rochester, MI

Summary: Rochester Community Schools operates an early childhood education program serving preschool students. The Pre-K GSRP Associate Teacher provides a nurturing, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment, facilitates learning through the HighScope Preschool Curriculum, supports daily routines through team teaching, and builds positive relationships with children, families, staff, and the community.

Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates growth in Competency Areas as outlined in the current *Michigan Core Knowledge and Core Competencies for the Early Care and Education Workforce* document published by the Michigan Department of Education
- Meets qualifications and responsibilities for the role as stated in the current *Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers* published by the State of Michigan
- Adheres to all sections of the current GSRP Implementation Manual
- Adheres to the current *Code of Ethical Conduct* published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- Meets qualifications and responsibilities for the role as stated in the current *Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers* published by the State of Michigan
- Adheres to all sections of the current GSRP Implementation Manual
- Adheres to the current *Code of Ethical Conduct* published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- Complies with all current Rochester Community Schools Board Policies and the Rochester Community Schools Early Childhood Personnel Manual
- Implements the HighScope Preschool curriculum with fidelity as measured by the state recommended program quality tool and child growth in Child Observation Record Advantage (COR Advantage)
- Plans and implements all parts of the daily routine based on a team-teaching model with GSRP Teacher
- Consults with the Early Childhood Director and/or Early Childhood Coordinator to discuss issues and to establish appropriate strategies for dealing with child behavior
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with program members, including children, staff, families, and the external community
- Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance to ensure consistent support and continuity of services for students, staff, and district operations
- Attends professional development as required
- Keeps accurate records and meets deadlines while maintaining confidentiality
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Director

Required Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
- CDA (Child Development Credential) or currently enrolled in a CDA program
- Certification in CPR and First Aid
- Ability to obtain school and child care fingerprinting/background check
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, which may include bending, lifting, reaching overhead, moving throughout indoor and outdoor environments, and actively engaging in activities with young children
- Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor of Preschool Programs may find appropriate and acceptable

Preferred Qualifications:
- Trained in and experience in using the HighScope preschool curriculum and HighScope COR assessment
- GSRP experience

Required Skills: Early Childhood Education, Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, HighScope Preschool Curriculum, HighScope COR Advantage Assessment, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, GSRP Experience