GSRP Associate Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Position Title : PreSchool Associate Teacher

Funding Source : General Fund

Employment Type : Hourly, 35 hours / week, 10-month (School Year Calendar)

Reports to : This position reports to and is evaluated by the School Principal

Qualifications :

• Possess and provide evidence of High School Diploma or GED certification; and 60 credit hours from an accredited institution; or passing scores on the Work Keys basic skills or Paraprofessional assessment tests.
• Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or Associate Degree in Early Childhood / Preschool Education or Child Development; or at least (2) college credits in Child Development along with a plan of work to complete the course requirements to earn an Associate or a CDA within two years.
• Past experience working with pre-school or school age youth.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, families and staff.
• Obtain 24 hours of Professional Development per school year including but not limited to : CPR / First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogen, Food Safety, Diversity and Licensing as appropriate

Position Description : The PreSchool Associate Teacher provides in-classroom assistance to both students and the Lead Teacher to help facilitate a positive learning environment. The Associate Teacher collaborates with families and other staff members to ensure academic success of students.

Physical Requirements : Light Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects; Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.

Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated by the School Principal in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Key Responsibilities