GSRP Associate Teacher

Responsibilities

• Assist the GSRP Teacher in preparing classrooms and laboratory for instruction
• Collaboratively prepare lesson plans and distribute materials
• Participate in team teaching and instruct students under supervision
• Implement MDE’s Early Childhood Standards of Quality and BCHS Child Care Licensing Rules
• Maintain individual student records and keep the classroom orderly
• Use screening assessment tools and interpret developmental data for parents
• Conduct home visits to develop collaboration for child learning
• Guide children in harmonious play and social interaction
• Supervise students during play and lunch periods
• Support marketing of the GSRP Program and the Academy

Requirements

• CDA certificate or Associate degree in Early Childhood Development
• Compliance with DLARA’s BCHS child care licensing staffing requirements
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check
• Comfortability in an outdoor setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Knowledge of and skills working with At-Risk students
• Experience in an educational setting with school-age children
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

About the Company

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) is part of the Choice Schools Community. WMAES utilizes 62 acres of outdoor classrooms, including gardens, nature trails, and wetlands, to provide an experiential, environmental learning model for students.