Early Childhood Associate Teacher na Oakland Schools

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Associate Teacher is responsible for assisting the teacher in all aspects of planning and instructing preschool aged children based on the needs of each child and Michigan Child Care Licensing guidelines. The Associate Teachers who work for Avondale are employed through EduStaff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education OR have an up to date Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential OR candidate will be put on a compliance plan at time of hire to acheive one of the above credentials within a set period of time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Training and experience with research-based preschool curricula with knowledge of Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-K (ECSQ-PK) & HighScope
• Teaching experience with early childhood/preschool children
• Certification in CPR & First Aid
• Knowledge of current research on early childhood literacy
• Knowledge of the Preschool Program Quality Assessment (PQA) and its relationship to quality experiences for young children
• Skill in providing effective learning experiences that foster academic growth in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Work effectively, make decisions, and problem solve collaboratively within a team
• Work well with diverse families and engage parents as full partners in their child’s learning
• Ability to act as a resource person for families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents and teachers, both verbally and written

• Implement developmentally-appropriate instruction for children using research-based curriculum
• Follow the daily schedule as outlined in the curriculum and the State of Michigan guidelines
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children and provide age-appropriate instructional support
• Meet with Program Director as needed to ensure quality programming
• Attend staff meetings, workshop, and other scheduled program activities as requested
• Partner with the lead teacher in planning, team meetings, troubleshooting, and decision-making
• Partner with the lead teacher to monitor behavior and support the educational process in the classroom
• Participate in parent teacher conferences with lead teacher to partner with parents to meet the educational needs their children
• Organize and maintain records for licensing purposes
• Create and update anecdotal records and portfolios for each child
• Complete required progress reports and other paperwork
• Participate in district recruitment efforts, including open houses, round-ups, and community events
• Maintain inventory of classroom equipment, materials and supplies
• Schedule parent/family activities
• Develop newsletters and informational materials for families
• Able to work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including parent teacher conferences, recruitment events, and 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.