Early Childhood Assistant GSRP Teacher

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain focus on the developmental needs of our youngest learners and utilize best practices

grounded in research regarding how these students learn best.

• Assist teacher in execution of lesson plans designed to promote best practices for our youngest

learners

• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Support non-academic needs through the student support network district system in order to

remove barriers that may interfere with academic success

• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and utilize information gleaned to

adjust teaching strategies

• Assist in the maintenance of accurate and complete records of student progress and

development, updating as required by law, district policy, and school regulations

• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding

student progress and needs

9300 Homestead Road • Benzonia, MI 49616 • Phone (231) 882-9653 • Fax (231) 882-9121

• Abide by and maintain compliance with all requirements of LARA (Licensing and Regulatory

Affairs)
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to prioritize student learning needs over obstacles and barriers that can stand in the

way of necessary change

• The strong desire to achieve outstanding results in a short amount of time
• The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students
• The skill and willingness to leverage student support systems to ensure that the social,

emotional, nutritional, and health needs of ALL students are addressed

• The capacity to respond to the individual academic and non-academic needs of students
• The ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches, and administrators for instructional

support in a constant quest to deliver the vision of high-quality early childhood instruction.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• High School Diploma
• Paid Degree Options

- CDA Preferred - Opportunities to obtain a CDA paid by the program
Interested applicants should submit an application and attach materials including a resume and cover
letter at to Melinda Coger at cogerm@benzieschools.net
SALARY RANGE: $15.00 -$18.00 per hour
BENEFITS: Medical / Dental / Vision Available