What are the responsibilities and job description for the GSRP Assistant Teacher position at Tecumseh Public Schools?
General Information/Duties:
- Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in literacy, language, mathematics, science, social and motor skills, such as learning to respond to stories read aloud, listening to instructions, playing with others, using senses to explore and manipulate classroom materials, and using play equipment
- Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for a learning environment for children with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity
- Develops in each child an awareness of his/her worth as an individual and their role in family and community
- Encourages children to express themselves creatively in art, music, movement, dramatic and play
- Provides a welcoming and supportive climate to establish and reinforce acceptable child behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
- Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of children's work
- Provides individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs of children in communications skills, health habits, physical skills, and development of self-concepts
- Maintains routine schedule of observations, data collection, data input, and interpretation
- Plans and coordinates the work of associate teachers, parents, students, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
- Communicates regularly with parents utilizing a newsletter, notes, phone calls, home visits, and individual parent conferences
- Promotes parent participation & involvement in education activities provided for their children
- Attend all mandatory staff meetings, events, or trainings
- Other duties as assigned by the Preschool Director
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in elementary education or CDA required
- High moral character, integrity, and strong interpersonal communication skills
- Complies with licensing, state, and national quality standards
- Has experience as teacher in a licensed daycare/preschool program
- CPR and First Aid certified
About the District
Tecumseh Public Schools is known for its excellence in academics and hard work in meeting the individual needs of each student. The guiding principle for our district, Every Student. Every Day. where we put the best interests of our students at the forefront of all we do. Our district is committed to creating experiences that prepare students for lifelong learning.
OUR MISSION: The Tecumseh Public Schools community will empower every student, every day, for life success with flexible opportunities in diverse learning environments
OUR VISION: Inspiring students to become empowered, innovative individuals
BELIEF STATEMENTS: We believe...
- Every student deserves an outstanding education.
- An engaged community is the backbone of our success.
- In the development of the whole child.
Learn more about Tecumseh Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/