Classroom support

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks

Classroom Support Specialist – Preschool for All (GSRP)

• Follow the daily classroom schedule and directions provided by the GSRP Lead Teacher.
• Assist teachers with implementation of daily lesson plans and learning experiences.
• Support large-group, small-group, and individualized learning activities.
• Participate actively in hands-on learning experiences with children.
• Assist with activities that support children's social-emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and creative development.
• Work with smaller groups of children as assigned by the Lead Teacher.
• Help prepare, organize, and clean up classroom materials and learning areas.
• Encourage children's participation, independence, problem-solving, and positive interactions.
• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate strategies when supporting children's behavior.
• Assist with maintaining an engaging, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.

• Leading or assisting with teacher-directed activities.
• Supporting individualized learning goals.
• Reading books and engaging children in conversations.
• Facilitating hands-on activities.
• Supporting early literacy, math, science, art, music, and gross-motor experiences.
• Providing additional support to children who may need assistance participating in classroom activities.
• Communicating observations and concerns to the Lead Teacher.

• Assist with daily classroom attendance procedures.
• Accurately assist with documenting children's arrival and departure as directed.
• Communicate attendance concerns to the Lead Teacher or Director.
• Assist teachers with required classroom documentation and record keeping when assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of all child, family, and program information.

• Assist with serving meals and snacks according to center procedures and CACFP requirements.
• Help children during meals while encouraging age-appropriate independence.
• Monitor children for safe eating practices.
• Assist with meal cleanup and maintaining a clean eating environment.
• Follow all food safety, allergy, sanitation, and handwashing procedures.
• Immediately communicate any concerns regarding food allergies, dietary restrictions, or children's eating habits to the appropriate staff.

• Assist children with bathroom and toileting routines as needed and as developmentally appropriate.
• Support children in developing independence with personal hygiene.
• Assist with handwashing and other hygiene routines.
• Follow proper sanitation and licensing procedures.
• Respect children's privacy, dignity, and individual needs.

• Assist with smooth transitions between classroom activities, meals, bathroom routines, outdoor time, and other scheduled activities.
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times.
• Position yourself appropriately to maintain sight and sound supervision of children.
• Assist teachers with head counts and classroom safety checks.
• Help children transition safely between classrooms, playgrounds, buses, and other areas of the center.
• Immediately report safety concerns, injuries, incidents, or unusual situations to the Lead Teacher and/or Director.

• Follow GSRP program expectations and state requirements.
• Support developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Follow the classroom curriculum and instructional plans established by the Lead Teacher.
• Support an inclusive classroom environment where every child is welcomed and valued.
• Use positive, respectful, and responsive interactions with children.
• Support children's individual interests, strengths, needs, and developmental levels.
• Participate in classroom observations, planning, and professional development as assigned.
• Follow all center licensing requirements and health and safety policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries with children, families, and staff.
• Protect the confidentiality of children and families.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, flexibility, and teamwork.

• Take direction from the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher.
• Ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with all team members.
• Be willing to adjust assignments based on the needs of the classroom.
• Support the classroom team without disrupting planned instruction.
• Communicate observations, concerns, and important information promptly.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative classroom environment.

• Follow all Michigan child care licensing requirements and center health and safety policies.
• Maintain active supervision at all times.
• Follow proper handwashing, cleaning, sanitizing, and infection-control procedures.
• Follow emergency procedures and participate in emergency drills.
• Report suspected injuries, hazards, illness, abuse, neglect, or safety concerns according to required procedures.
• Maintain required certifications and trainings.
• Follow all confidentiality requirements.
• Never leave children unattended or outside required supervision procedures.

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, and sit on the floor.
• Assist children with daily routines and personal care.
• Move classroom materials and equipment as needed.
• Participate in active play and hands-on activities.
• Respond quickly to children's safety needs.
• Lift and carry materials and supplies as required by the position.

• Experience working with preschool-aged children.
• Experience in an early childhood education or child care setting.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a teaching team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to complete all required GSRP, licensing, health and safety, and professional development training.

• Patient, caring, and dependable.
• Energetic and comfortable engaging with young children.
• A strong team player.
• Willing to take direction and assist wherever the classroom needs support.
• Comfortable working with both large and small groups.
• Able to maintain a calm and positive classroom presence.
• Committed to providing children with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.
• Professional when communicating with children, families, and coworkers.
• Flexible and willing to adjust responsibilities based on the daily needs of the classroom.