Job Description

August 21, 2026

JOB TITLE: GSRP ASSOCIATE TEACHER

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in developing and implementing a program of activities that promotes the social, emotional and physical development of each child enrolled in accordance with the requirements of the GSRP grant. The duties and responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the Lead Teacher

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• An associate's degree in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent.
• A valid Center-Based Preschool CDA credential; or
• An existing 120 Hour approval.
• Must be creative and love children and want to see them succeed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (May include but not be limited to):

• Assist Lead Teacher in implement developmentally appropriate instruction for children using research-based curriculum.
• Follow the daily schedule as outlined in the curriculum and GSRP guidelines.
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children and provide age-appropriate instructional support.
• Meet with Early Childhood Specialist as needed to ensure quality programming and maintain a high-level PQA rating.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities as requested.
• Work with individual and small groups of students.
• Collaborate with the lead teacher in planning, team meetings, troubleshooting, and decision-making.
• Assist with monitoring behavior and support the educational process in the classroom.
• Participate in home visits with lead teacher to partner with parents to meet the educational needs of their children.
• Organize and maintain records for grant and licensing purposes.
• Create and update anecdotal records and portfolios for each child.

Schedule:

• Minimum of 183 days and no more than 187 days per school year.
• Monday Through Friday 6.5 hours per day with 30-minute duty free lunch.
• Monday through Thursday students will be in attendance, no students on Fridays.
• Planning/break time will be provided on Friday's.
• All other stipulations of the WIPA collective bargaining agreement will be in effect.