Position Details

Personnel Vacancy

April 2, 2024

Wacousta Cooperative Preschool will accept applications from qualified candidates for the following position :

Position Title : GSRP Assistant Teacher

Schedule : Monday-Friday 8 : 45 AM-4 : 30 PM, August-June

Pay Scale : Based on experience and qualifications. Subject to Board approval. Salaried position.

Reports to : Assistant Teachers report directly to the Director of WCP but are also supervised by the Lead Teacher in their assigned classroom.

Qualifications :

• Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
• OR Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
• Experience working with preschool children.
• Knowledge of LARA Licensing Requirements

Requirements for Employment

• Test at hire date as required by the State of Michigan for licensing.
• Fingerprinted for background check from Central Registry
• At least 24 hours of annual training in accordance with standards set by Great Start to Quality and Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

LARA requires a minimum of 16 hours.)

• First Aid, CPR Certification, and Health and Safety training through MiRegistry (before applicant starts work)
• MiRegistry account and membership

Job Skills

• Passion for Early Childhood Education
• Proven experience working in an early childhood environment.
• Exceptional understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms in accordance with MiLEAP licensing rules
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to function as mediator between children.
• Cool-tempered, friendly, and dependable
• Balance between an inventive mind and a practical focus
• Ability to work collaboratively with Lead Teachers, Director, and other Assistant Teachers

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain a professional attitude and always conduct oneself as a professional while representing Wacousta Cooperative Preschool.
• Uphold the Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators and the Code of Ethical Conduct as set forth by the National
• Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Be familiar with and abide by all rules and regulations as laid out by the Childcare division of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
• Attend all staff meetings, training sessions, set up & clean up days, and required school events.
• Support Lead Teacher in developing a learning environment suitable for preschool children.
• Minimum 32 hrs. of annual training in a child-related field of development. (To be organized by Director)
• Support the Lead Teacher in the creation and implementation of developmentally appropriate lessons that meet the guidelines set forth by the
• Preschool Director in accordance with the State of Michigan’s Standards for Early Childhood Education.
• Support a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, inquiry etc.) to facilitate the education of children.
• Observe each child to help improve social competencies and build self-esteem.
• Encourage children to interact with each other and help children learn how to resolve occasional conflicts independently.
• Assist in guiding children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, develop fine and gross motor skills, etc.)
• Encourage children to interact with each other and help children learn how to resolve occasional conflicts independently.
• Help the Lead Teacher to organize rest, lunch, and snacks as appropriate.
• Maintain the age-appropriate child to adult ratio as is required by MiLEAP
• Help make observations to assist Lead in tracking children’s progress.
• Collaborate with other educators within and without of Wacousta Cooperative Preschool to develop professional skills.
• Assist in the identification of students who may need additional support developmentally, socially, and academically and communicate observations with the Lead Teacher
• Work to develop meaningful relationships with all students and their families.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly classroom space that always meets the developmental needs of all students.
• The Lead Teacher within the assigned classroom is the direct supervisor, but all staff reports to the Director.
• The Lead Teacher is not authorized to approve time-off, schedule modifications, policy changes, or other alterations to the workday or job duties of the Assistant Teacher.

Compensation : Salary subject to board approval and based upon qualifications.

Application Deadline : Until Filled

Application Process : Applicants should complete the Employment Application by clicking the link here : Employment Application.

Documents should be uploaded in the application.

Last updated : 2024-04-28