Early Childhood Program at Curious Kids

Full School Year - Each school day

Salary: Long-term Sub Rate through Edustaff

Job Summary:
The building substitute Performs essential duties as a classroom teacher assistant with flexible teaching assignments throughout the day based on ratio, staff absence and needs for GSRP Classroom programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must have knowledge or and comply with Pre K All Policies and Procedures, and State of Michigan Licensing under MiLeap.
Awareness and understanding of a lesson plan and ways to incorporate hands-on activities and experiential learning considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels and physical limitations of students.
Assist with flexible environment that is focused on student success to maximize potential
Fluidity and understanding that the schedule will vary on a day to day basis to best support students
Implements PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) in the classroom.
Establish a safe, healthy, stimulating and developmentally appropriate learning environment for all children
Performs other duties as assigned.
Regular and consistent attendance.

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

Qualifications

Must be an approved permitted substitute teacher through Edustaff
An associate degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent in relation to licensing standards per MiLeap.
CDA credential with preschool emphasis and commitment to renew or in progress of obtaining.
CPR/First Aid/AED training, or ability to obtain the training when offered during work hours.
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Degree preferred
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff and the public.
Ability to assume responsibility, display initiative, and exercise good judgment.
Proficient computer and document skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please apply online at: https://www.portageps.org/page/employment-at-pps

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Building Substitute Teacher GSRP/Teacher Assistant