Contact Person: Jessa Panichella

Job Location:
Lakeview Early Childhood Center
27575 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48081

Job Description:

GREAT START READINESS PROGRAM (GSRP) – ASSOCIATE TEACHER
(7:30 AM to 4:00 PM – Monday thru Friday-3 positions available)
(12:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Monday thru Friday-1 position available)

QUALIFICATIONS:
-An associate degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent; or
– A valid Center-Based Preschool CDA credential ; or
-Currently enrolled in an associate degree in early childhood education or child development or a Center Based Preschool CDA credential program AND has a minimum of 6 months verified experience working in an early childhood setting. (Requires a compliancy plan)
-1000 hours of on-the-job Preschool or kindergarten (with the approval of the Superintendent/Designee) working experience prior to employment
-Certification of CPR and First Aid  Teaching Experience/Assistant Experience (preferred)
– Clear Tuberculosis Test
-Successful completion of Blood Borne Pathogens Training prior to or upon hire
– Ability to Successfully Pass a Background Check

PREFERRED SKILLS
-Ability to work cooperatively with children, parents, and colleagues
– Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
-Good organizational and problem-solving skills
– Self-directedness and initiative when given a variety of tasks and responsibilities.
-Ability to lift 40-50 pounds
– Possess physical abilities sufficient to employ physical intervention strategies, when necessary, i.e. nonviolent crisis intervention techniques
-Enthusiastic and takes initiative

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
– Administer day-to-day operations
– Complete annual professional development hours
-Complete any necessary GSRP grant requirements from the Michigan Department of Education
-Assist in planning, implementation and monitoring of curriculum
-Assist in recruitment and selection of eligible students
-Assist in establishing a positive involvement of parents
– Assist in daily operation of the program
-Other duties as assigned
-Accompany Lead Teacher on home visits and assist with screening process

COMPENSATION:
-Salary in accordance with the 2023-2026 Support Personnel Master Agreement
– Healthcare Benefit Package
-Leave Days
-Paid Holidays
-Professional Development Days
– Other fringe benefits outlined within the collective bargaining agreement

Closing Date for Job:  07/16/2025