GSRP Associate Teacher

Overview

GSRP Preschool Associate Teacher. One of the greatest gifts we can give our kids is an environment that creates a sense of belonging. Four Corners Montessori Academy brings students from the "Four Corners" of the Metro Detroit area into a true community of learners that embrace Maria Montessori's teachings and her ideals of diversity, peace education and individualized learning. FCMA prioritizes hands-on learning and learning real-life skills by implementing student-led activities and multi-age classrooms.

We welcome and invite you.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate.

• A comfortability in an outdoor setting and a knack for creativity and innovation, incorporating hands-on activities, experiential learning, and interactive teaching methods to make environmental/outdoor learning engaging and impactful.
• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.

As the GSRP Associate Teacher, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists the GSRP Teacher in preparing classroom or laboratory for instruction.
• Helps the GSRP Teacher collaboratively prepare lesson plans and distribute lesson materials.
• Participates in Team Teaching and instructs students under the supervision of the GSRP Teacher.
• Demonstrates understanding and implementation of the PQA and the teaching practices described therein.
• Demonstrates understanding and implementation of MDE's Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Prekindergarten.
• Demonstrates understanding and implementation of BCHS Child Care Licensing Rules.
• Follows the Academy approved GSRP curriculum and the GSRP grant policies and procedures as the instructional model.
• Assists the GSRP Teacher in maintaining individual student records when asked.
• Assists the GSRP Teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
• Collects and displays suitable materials for bulletin boards and other educational displays.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy and the community.
• Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, including questioning, clear assignments, communication, mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and experiences in large and small groups.
• Effectively implements and uses the Academy-approved screening assessment tool and ongoing developmental assessment and is able to explain and interpret the information for students' parents.
• Effectively uses home visits to introduce the program and staff to the parent, develop collaboration for the child's learning, and gather or report assessment data.

• Works cooperatively with parents and guardians to enhance confidence in the GSRP Teacher.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Assists GSRP Teachers with supervision of students during play periods and lunch periods.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Promotes responsible citizenship through actions as a role model.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair and consistent practices, respect for individual children and development of responsible citizenship.

• Shares responsibility for marketing the GSRP Program, and the Academy, in the community.

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
• Shares responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for out-of-class activities important to the operation of the Academy.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual,…