GSRP Associate Teacher

WHO WE ARE

The Cornerstone Schools have been serving students and families in Detroit for more than thirty years with a steadfast commitment to opportunity, excellence, and community. We are building schools where young people are not only prepared academically, but are also equipped to live with integrity, resilience, and joy. To do this, we seek team members who bring both skill and spirit to their work: creative problem- solvers, collaborative partners, and centered souls who act with intention, steadiness, and heart.

Our mission is to seek for ourselves and our students to live a Complete Life, a virtuous life, a life of excellence, in the unfolding of the American Promise. As Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught us, such a life is of length (“to live for a purpose born”), breadth (“to be a person for others”), and height (“to know God”).

We have six schools around the city of Detroit: Jefferson-Douglass Academy, Washington-Parks Academy, Madison-Carver Academy, Adams-Young Elementary, Adams-Young Middle School, and Lincoln-King High School. We invite those who feel called to this work to join us in shaping lives and communities for the better.

THE CORNERSTONE FAMILY

Our faculty, staff, parents and students are all part of the Cornerstone family. We work hard together to help each other succeed. If you want to work alongside a group of people who are passionate about what they do, the city in which they do it, and the families they serve, then Cornerstone is the right place for you.

TITLE: GSRP Lead Teacher (PreK)
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: School Principal

CALENDAR: 10 Month

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

The GSRP Associate Teacher partners with the Lead Teacher to deliver a high-quality, developmentally appropriate preschool program for Cornerstone’s youngest learners. Through warm, attentive supervision, small-group support, and consistent execution of daily routines, the Associate Teacher helps create a safe, engaging classroom where every child can thrive. Our Associate Teachers are role models of the Complete Life through the patience, reliability, and care they bring to each child.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom Support: Support the Lead Teacher in delivering strong daily instruction and individualized attention.

• Assist in implementing daily lessons and learning activities

• Support small-group instruction and respond to individual student needs

• Help maintain classroom routines and smooth transitions throughout the day

• Reinforce positive behavior expectations consistently across the classroom

Student Supervision and Care: Actively supervise children to ensure safety, security, and healthy social-emotional growth.

• Supervise children during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals and snacks,and transitions

 • Support social-emotional development through warm, responsive interactions

• Model positive behavior and help children develop self-regulation skills

• Respond promptly and calmly to children’s needs throughout the day

Environment and Operations: Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom that supports active learning.

• Prepare classroom materials and set up learning centers

• Keep the classroom clean, organized, and safe at all times

• Assist with arrival, dismissal, and other daily routines

• Support meal service, hygiene routines, and rest time

Family Interaction and Compliance: Reinforce family partnerships and uphold the standards that keep Cornerstone’s preschool program safe and trusted.

• Support positive communication with families during arrival and dismissal

• Reinforce family engagement efforts led by the Lead Teacher

• Follow all GSRP, LARA licensing, and safety requirements

• Support documentation, observation, and classroom records as directed

• Align all work with the mission, vision, and values of Cornerstone Education Group, gracefully handling other duties as assigned

HERE’S WHAT EVERYONE AT CORNERSTONE DOES

• the ability to prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change;
• the strong desire to achieve outstanding results in a short amount of time;
• the ability to motivate others and influence their behaviors;
• the power to stay visibly focused and self-assured;
• the talent to foster collective responsibility and ownership for greater student achievement;
• the aptitude to sustain an effective system of shared leadership and responsibility throughout Cornerstone;

 HERE’S WHY WE’LL LOVE YOU

 Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required, OR Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, OR equivalent coursework with a minimum of 12 ECE credits as approved by GSRP. Prior experience working with young children ages 3 to 5 is preferred, particularly in a preschool or licensed childcare setting.

HERE’S WHY YOU’LL LOVE US

For fulltime colleagues, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and subject to plan eligibility.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time-Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Group Life Insurance
• Optional Income Protection Plans
• We operate a positive and supportive working environment
• We foster and encourage innovation in student education and career development
• We facilitate professional development and other faculty and staff experiences
• We provide opportunities to engage in the Partner Program, Career Pathways and other sponsored Cornerstone community programs

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position and the qualifications needed. The job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by a person so classified and should not be taken as a comprehensive list of all qualifications that may be required. Cornerstone Education Group is an equal-opportunity employer.