GSRP Teacher Aide

The teacher must provide a safe and nurturing environment that is conducive to the growth, learning, and success of children.

Representative Duties

Work under the Program Director and with the Teacher to plan, organize and implement both approved and developmentally appropriate curriculum to enhance the growth and development of children enrolled in the program.

For a list of representative duties please refer to the appendix section in the company manual and the GSRP implementation manual.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of…

Concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics.
Early childhood curriculum areas and appropriate methods of implementation.
And Strengths in the following areas: cultural sensitivity, maintenance of a clean, safe and orderly classroom, record-keeping strategies, oral and written communication skills, regulatory requirements and rules, working effectively as a team.

Ability to…

The teacher must have the ability to complete all representative duties listed in the appendix section of the company manual and the GSRP implementation manual.

Education and Experience

Any of the following:

Child Development Associate – Minimum Requirement
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
·Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
Meets the LARA Child Care Licensing Division requirements as a “caregiver.”
Valid First Aid and Infant/Toddler/Adult CPR certificate required.
Must complete 24 hours of training annually in Early Childhood Education.

All interested candidates must submit a letter of application including a description of education and experience that demonstrates qualifications for the position. Letters may be directed to Mariann Gladstone, mariann@abcacademyjackson.com