Assistant Teacher GSRP

Description

SUMMARY
Responsible for all aspects of the classroom including following GSRP implementation manual and contract guidance, licensing requirements, parent communication.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or equivalent combination of education and experience, or a valid Teaching license with ZA endorsement.  
• Experience in teaching, writing lesson plans and managing a GSRP  classroom.
• Must meet State of Michigan Department of Social Services licensing requirements for a Lead Teacher.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds

ORGANIZATION

• Reports to the On-site Coordinator and/or Manager of the Child Development Center.
• Responsible for the supervision of children in the center, specifically in teacher’s own classroom.
• Supervise assistant teachers.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED
Cares for patients in the age category (s) checked below:
Neonatal (birth - 1 month)    Infant (1 month - 1 year) X  Early Childhood (3 year - 5 years) Late Childhood (6 years - 12 years) Geriatric (65 years & above)

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare
• Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
• Promotes personal and patient safety.
• Has basic understanding of Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles, meets expectations outlined in Commitment To My Co-workers, and supports RBC unit action plans.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Responds to needs, questions, concerns of parents and children in an effective and timely manner.
• Responsible for the daily planning and execution of all classroom and outdoor activities for the group. Lesson plans will be prepared on a weekly basis with one copy being posted in the classroom for parents, and one copy turned into the Coordinator.
• Supervision for meal times, toileting procedures, inside and outside activities for children in the classroom.
• Training and constructive utilization of assistant teachers.
• Attendance at all staff meetings, parent conferences, and ongoing training.
• Cleaning and organizing of the center as needed.
• Responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of children in assigned group.
• Plan and execute a developmentally appropriate program balanced within child developmental principles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.