Assistant Teacher - Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) (2 Positions)

Position Type:Elementary School Teaching/Early ChildhoodDate Posted:5/13/2026Location:Gibraltar School DistrictClosing Date:Until FilledDistrict:Gibraltar School District Additional Information: Show/HideJob Title: Assistant Teacher Great Start Readiness ProgramTerms of Employment: $16 hourly, Paid time off, No health insurance available with this positionSchedule: Monday through Friday (7:45am - 3:45pm OR 8:00am - 4:00pm)Description:Using pre-kindergarten standards of quality, developmentally appropriate practices and early childhood curriculum, assist in providing instruction and ongoing assessment to students in a grant based school readiness program. The classroom assistant teacher is responsible for working as a team member along with the GSRP lead and associate teacher.Job Qualifications:High School DiplomaPrior experience in an early childhood education setting preferredHave or be willing to obtain current CPR and First Aid CertificationMust be able to obtain Michigan Child Care Licensing Background Check clearance, including fingerprintsResponsibilities:Work as a teaching partner with lead and associate teacherAssist with planning, implementing and monitoring curriculum; including supporting a small group of children independentlyEngage with children in all areas and parts of the dayComplete home visits and parent teacher conferencesRecord child assessment observation notesFollow all licensing guidelinesEstablish a diverse and inclusive classroom that fosters equality for all children regardless of gender, race or developmental needsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Frequently stand, walk, sit, talk or hearRegularly reach with hands and armsRegularly lift up to 40-70 poundsOccasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral visionThe employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environmentEmployee must possess physical ability sufficient to employ physical intervention strategies when necessary, i.e. non-violent crisis intervention techniquesADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any timeThis description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assignedThis job description is subject to change at any timeIt is the policy of the Gibraltar School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight or marital status in its programs, services or activities. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the discrimination policies: Inquiries related to discrimination to Ms. Amy Conway, Superintendent19370 Vreeland Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183