Great Start Readiness Program Associate Teacher, Wayne

Great Start Readiness Program Associate Teacher

56 Days Old

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood

Date Posted:
6/3/2025

Location:
Detroit Leadership Academy PreK-8 Campus

Date Available:
8/20/2025

District:
Detroit Leadership Academy
JOB TITLE: GSRP Associate Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Great Start Readiness Program

REPORTS TO: GSRP Director

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Who are we?

CEN is a mission- and values-driven organization committed to being Child Centered, Caring, Transformative, Accountable, and Anti-Racist.

The mission of CEN is to build a system of remarkable neighborhood schools in traditionally under-resourced communities using a trauma-informed, whole child approach to education - ensuring college, career, and life success for all children.

At CEN, we believe that creating and sustaining excellent and equitable schools for all children is the most critical issue today and that high-quality education is the only way to change the life trajectory and outcomes for kids. We believe that, regardless of their zip code, our kids deserve remarkable schools.

CEN team members are steadfast in our vision to dismantle systemic educational inequities. We are committed to culturally responsive education, including systems that promote anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Why Join CEN?

At CEN, we provide a wealth of professional learning, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are committed to the health and wellness of our employees. Moreover, CEN offers one of the most comprehensive compensation and benefits packages in the city of Detroit. CEN employees earn competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including:

United Healthcare PPO including vision and dental with employer covering 80%
401K with match options
Free Short- and Long-Term Disability
Free Basic Life Insurance
Free Basic AD&D
Supplemental insurance plans available
Wellness benefits, including up to $250 annual reimbursement
Free State Continuing Education Clock Hours
Paid time off, varying by role
Performance Bonuses
Annual Retention Bonus that grows year over year
Free membership in employee discount program.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking tenacious staff members who operate with empathy and will settle for nothing less than academic and life success for all students. Professionals with a passion for urban education and the city of Detroit align best with our needs and goals. Our top performers are focused on building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, and are driven by data and student outcomes.

What are the major job responsibilities?

Caregivers will assist with supervision of the children and implement group experiences and lesson plans in coordination with the rest of the classroom instructional team.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the teacher.
Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies.
Lead a small group of children in small groups, planning, recall. Share responsibilities to lead the whole group as needed.
Be responsible for a healthy and safe physical environment for the children enrolled in his/her class.
Supervise the classroom if the teacher is out of the room.
Attend required staff meetings and training programs.
Interact with children in a positive way, showing dignity and respect.
Observe individual children and relate to the teacher any concerns.
Observe individual children, record anecdotal notes and enter information into the on-line assessment.
Complete accident and "ouch" reports as necessary.
Assist in classroom management by reinforcing classroom rules, procedures and routines.
Interact with parents, informing them about classroom procedures; refer parents with concerns about their child to the teacher.
Perform any other task that will assist and/or is assigned by the teacher.
Perform as a substitute when the teacher is absent.
Assist with clean-up at the end of the day.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Wash classroom toys and materials a minimum of two times per year; more often as needed due to children's illnesses and development.
Maintain classroom inventory of educational materials and equipment.
Prepare food menus with the lead teacher and place orders as required by the program.
Maintain child files as required by the program, special education 504, and child day care licensing.
Assist in public relations events sponsored by the school.
Create a group atmosphere with prosocial behavioral expectations to ensure safety, protection of property and respect of others.
Assist in planning field trips.
Notify the Director in the event of an absence.
Director, including an absence report when necessary.
Be knowledgeable of and participate in setting and accomplishing goals, objectives, activities and evaluation.
Work with the lead teacher to interview and enroll students.
Provide home visits as required by the program.
Follow all rules and regulations required for day care licensing.
Follow all rules and regulations required in the implementation manual for the Great Start Readiness Program.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Specialist
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate Degree
Child Development Associate (CDA)
Will successfully pass a criminal background check
We ask our team to believe in, deliver on, and embody the following values: Be Child-Centered, Be Caring, Be Transformative, Be Accountable, and Be Anti-Racist

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

CEN does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

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