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Job Title: Associate Teacher, Great Start Readiness Program
Kent ISD GSRP
172 days per day, 35 hours per week
Multiple Positions Available – 2024-25 school year

Broad Statement of Responsibilities:
Teach children in a high-quality preschool program that complies with requirements of the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) grant.
Minimum Qualifications:

1. An associate’s degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent
   1. OR A valid classroom CDA credential;
   2. OR Willingness to obtain CDA or associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development within three years.
      1. Those with significant coursework toward qualifications may be considered if the applicant is willing to sign a compliance plan stating they will continue to work toward proper credentials. 

Immediately after hire, with support from Kent ISD, the Teacher must acquire:

1. Knowledge of the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-Kindergarten (ECSQ-PK).
2. Knowledge of GSRP requirements as outlined in the GSRP Implementation Manual.
3. Knowledge of State of Michigan Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.
4. CPR and First Aid certification.
5. Formal training in the selected approved developmental screener (ASQ-3), comprehensive curriculum (Connect4Learning, HighScope, Montessori and/or Reggio Emilia), and authentic child assessment (COR) of the assigned classroom. Formal training is defined as comprehensive training in full implementation of a tool, completed by a certified trainer of the tool, such as those who have attended training of trainers.
6. Knowledge of the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy, Prekindergarten and Essential Instructional Practices in Early Mathematics, Pre-K to Grade 3.
7. Knowledge of alignment documents between curricula and the ECSQ-PK. 

Kent ISD’s Early Childhood Department strives to be inclusive in our hiring and workplace practices. We continually seek to be strengthened by the wisdom of diversity.
 
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Salary: Per Master Agreement, $17.10-$23.73 per hour 
Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid sick and personal days; State of Michigan retirement plan
 
Posting Dates: Open Until Filled
Distribution: Internal & External 
To Apply: Kent Intermediate School District manages employment applications online. No hardcopy applications/resumes will be accepted for this position. 

• Applications must be completed online
• Please note, due to the large number of applications, we are unable to attend to e-mail or telephone inquiries on application status.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.
 
It is the policy of the Kent ISD School Board that no student, staff member or candidate for any position in the District shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, age, gender/sex, sexual orientation, marital status, height, weight, veteran status, political belief or physical/mental disability which does not impair their ability to perform adequately in the individual's particular position or activity, excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or to be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the Kent ISD School Board is responsible for or receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Danielle Hendry, Director of Human Resources and Legal Services.