Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher

POSITION TITLE: Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher BUILDING: Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School, Evergreen Campus CONTRACT/STATUS: Full-time school year; hourly position (40 hours/week) REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Early Learning Center (ELC) Director COORDINATES WITH: GSRP Lead Teacher POSITION SUMMARY Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School, Evergreen Campus, is seeking a new Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher. We are seeking friendly, responsible, and collaborative candidates for our four-year-old preschool classroom. Applicants must possess a deep commitment to Christian education. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate care and compassion for children in a preschool learning environment Provide a safe and healthy environment for students by following all licensing guidelines Assist the lead teacher with leading and guiding small and whole group lessons, classroom management, and activities Actively participate in ongoing professional development Ensure the classroom is kept in a clean and safe condition Provide instructional support to the lead teacher as necessary REQUIREMENTS Must possess a CDA (Child Development Associate) credential CPR/First Aid Certified or willing to obtain, if offered a position Complete and pass the state-required background check Complete MiRegistry Health & Safety 1 & 2 training Must be able to stand and move around for long periods of time Physical Requirements: Ability to actively engage with young children throughout the day, including sitting on the floor, bending, kneeling, reaching, and moving quickly as needed to ensure child safety and supervision. Ability to frequently lift, carry, and assist children weighing up to 40 pounds. Ability to safely respond in emergency situations and assist with daily classroom activities and care routines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The GSRP Associate Teacher is a: Disciple of Christ Culturally competent professional Communicator and collaborator Thoughtful neighbor Justice seeker Creative solution finder Lifelong explorer READY TO APPLY? Applicants should complete the online support staff application available on the GRCS website and submit it along with a letter of interest to Emily Jansen (ejansen@grcs.org), Early Learning Center Director, Grand Rapids Christian Schools. Application Deadline: Until filled