Classroom Support Teacher for GSRP

Milestones Early Learning is now hiring Classroom Support Teachers for our GSRP classrooms at various locations across West Michigan.

These positions are ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and is interested in building a career in early childhood education while learning alongside experienced GSRP teachers. The Classroom Support Teacher works alongside GSRP Teachers to support children's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs. You will gain valuable classroom experience, develop teaching skills, and receive mentorship as you work toward future early childhood credentials. This role is a great opportunity to build relationships with children, gain hands-on classroom experience — no prior degree or CDA is required.

Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Must be 18 years of age or older.

· Experience working with young children in a professional setting is preferred.

· A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn.

· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

· Dependable, organized, and committed to providing high-quality care for children.

· Must be available from 10:30am – 6:30pm, Monday – Friday.

Required:

* Fingerprints from State of Michigan

* CPR/First Aid Certified

* Complete all required trainings as outlined by MiLEAP

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to the following):

Responsibilities

· Build warm, responsive relationships with children that promote confidence and independence.

· Support children during daily routines, transitions, meals, rest time, outdoor play, and classroom activities.

· Assist lead and assistant teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

· Prepare classroom materials and learning centers for daily activities.

· Help maintain an organized, clean, and welcoming classroom environment.

· Lead small-group activities with guidance and support from experienced teachers.

· Communicate with families during afternoon pick-up, sharing highlights from the child's day.

· Work collaboratively with the classroom team to ensure a positive learning environment.

· Maintain confidentiality and follow all licensing and program policies.

Ability Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to accomplish each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and families. Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of situations daily.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:30am - 6:30pm

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

* 401(k)

* 401(k) matching

* Dental insurance

* Employee assistance program

* Employee discount

* Flexible spending account

* Health insurance

* Health savings account

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Professional development assistance

* Retirement plan

* Vision insurance

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position is available at a couple of our West Michigan locations for the upcoming school year. Please indicate which location you would like your resume sent to.

A. Cascade/Grand Rapids
B. Granville/Wyoming
C. Caledonia
D. Jenison

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17