GSRP Associate Teacher at Educational Child Care Center ec3 – Lansing, Michigan

Position Summary

The Associate GSRP Teacher at EC3 supports the Lead Teacher in delivering a high‑quality, developmentally appropriate preschool experience aligned with GSRP standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in implementing daily lesson plans using our approved GSRP curriculum HighScope.

- Facilitate age‑appropriate learning activities for groups and individual children.

- Engage physically with children to support developmental growth.

- Maintain developmental records and assist with child assessment documentation.

- Supervise children during classroom, outdoor play, meals, and field trips.

- Monitor health and safety and follow all licensing regulations.

- Collaborate with Lead Teacher, specialists, and EC3 staff to plan instruction and activities.

- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

- Communicate positively with families and participate in home visits when required.

- Support classroom organization, material prep, cleaning, and routines.

Minimum Qualifications

- Associate’s degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or equivalent; or valid Preschool CDA. (We will accept applicants who are in the process of earning an associate of CDA with a compliance plan.)

- Ability to lift 40–50 pounds.

- Successful background check.

Preferred Qualifications

- Preschool classroom experience, especially with GSRP.

- Experience working with at‑risk or diverse families.

- Strong communication and organizational skills.

Skills & Competencies

- Team collaboration.

- Effective communication.

- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.

- Confidentiality and professionalism.

- Flexibility, initiative, cultural competence.