POSITION: ASSOCIATE TEACHER FOR STRONG BEGINNINGS
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Strong Beginnings associate teacher is responsible for working as a team member in providing a quality educational and care program for young preschool children by supporting the classroom teacher in planning, assessing, instructing and nurturing students. The position includes assisting the classroom teacher in maintaining required records to ensure grant compliance and meet licensing guidelines.
Associates degree in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent; or a valid classroom CDA credential; Certification in CPR and First Aid
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in working with young children, particularly with toddlers, three-year-olds and/or at- risk children
• Ability to be self-directed and take initiative when given a variety of tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and teachers
• Ability to work well with diverse families
• Ability to act collaboratively with a family liaison and as a resource person for families
• Outgoing, caring and nurturant personality
• Regular predictable attendance is an essential function of the position
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work as a team member in providing a quality educational and caring preschool program
• Assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring curriculum and assessment
• Assist in establishing parent involvement activities
• Assist in home visits
• Assist in all daily operations of the program
• Work with individual and small groups of students
• Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
• Assist children with developing independence in self-care skills such as toileting as well as personal health care/hygiene needs
• Work collaboratively and communicate with the classroom teacher to implement lesson plans, activities, classroom tasks
• Work collaboratively and communicate with the classroom teacher and family liaison to support children’s and families’ well-being.
• Assist teacher with monitoring behavior and supporting the educational process, growing independence and developing self-help skills of children in the classroom
• Observe students’ performance and record relevant data to assess progress
• Collect and document data regarding the student(s)
• Maintain accurate and complete student records
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, and/or playground
• Participate in trainings and on-going professional development
• Able to work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home visits, recruitment events, open house
• Perform other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employee must be capable of performing physical demands of the job, including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for long periods of time. Work environment has a raised noise level.
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by those assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Rudyard Administration reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet our school’s needs as necessary.
APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD INCLUDE: Letter of Interest and Resume
DEADLINE: June 18, 2025 or until filled
CONTACT PERSON:
Wendy Peterson
11185 W. 2nd Street
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3771 Ext. 2333
It is the policy of Rudyard Area Schools that no person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, age or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Deb Edington, Rudyard Area Schools, 11185 W. 2nd Street, Rudyard, MI 49780 (906/478-3771).
Rudyard Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
It is the policy of Rudyard Area Schools that no person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, age or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Deb Edington, Rudyard Area Schools, 11185 W. 2nd Street, Rudyard, MI 49780 (906/478-3771).