Position Title: Great Start Readiness Program ( GSRP ) Associate Teacher

Location: Harvey Education Center / Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Reports to: Principal

About Mason Public Schools:

Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.

Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public School is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

Job Summary: The GSRP Associate Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing engaging activities for school aged children in a safe nurturing environment. This role uses strong leadership skills, creativity, and excitement for working with children. Some responsibilities include preparing activity schedules, organizing recreational and enrichment activities, and ensuring the safety of all children.

Qualifications Required:

Associate’s degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent; or a valid classroom CDA credential (This needs to be birth to five or preschool specialization); or an existing 120 Hour approval from the Michigan Department of Education.
Positive attitude and rapport with students and staff
Must be dependable, neat, and organized
Ability to follow directions and take initiative with activities

Qualifications Desired:

Experience working with at-risk students and families
Current 1st aid certification
Current CPR certification

Job Description:

Perform duties assigned by the lead teacher
Responsible for working with 4 year old children
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality for all school-related information
Interact with children and families in a positive, caring, and concerned manner
Responsible for helping input child assessment
Must follow all childcare license rules and regulations
Willingness and physically capable of walking distances and participating in all field trips, playground, and classroom activities

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking
The position requires occasional lifting of supplies
Work may take place both indoors and outdoors, with the possibility of some travel to other schools or field trip locations

Schedule: 8:15am-4:15pm (Monday-Thursday) 8:15 am-2:15pm (Friday)

Wages: $16.21 per hour

Benefits: Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, School Closure Days, Retirement, and Holidays per the bargaining unit agreement.

Deadline: October 31, 2026

All candidates are required to complete the StyleProfile™ assessment as a component of their application. This assessment is intended to be one component of the information used to assist administrators during the selection process. Once the application has been submitted, the StyleProfile™ assessment will be assigned and sent to your email. The StyleProfile™ assessment is approximately 30 minutes in length and is a multiple-choice format.