GSRP Associate Teacher

 

 

 

 

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Position: GSRP Associate Teacher

Salary Range:

$14.61 - $20.06; dependent on experience

Affiliation:

Non-Union

Reports To:

Director of Instruction & Learning

Date Posted:

April 26, 2026

Start Date:

August 2026

Application Deadline:

 Until Filled

How To Apply

A completed online application is required. Internal applicants, please use your Ionia ISD email address when applying.

About The Role

Provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences for four-year old children through the State funded grant program of the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP). This position will assist with the daily operation of the program to promotes children’s readiness in the developmental domains of language and literacy, social emotional, mathematics, physical development and cognitive development utilizing the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment.

Qualifications Desired

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood/Preschool Education or Child Development Associate credential (CDA)
• Experience with preschool aged or at-risk students preferred
• Interpersonal skills which promote positive personal relationships with students, parents, staff and community is required

About Us

Why Join Ionia County ISD

The staff, administration and Board of Education of the Ionia County Intermediate School District are dedicated to collaborating:

• With students, parents, and district residents,
• With local and other intermediate districts, and
• With community partners and state agencies,

to provide quality services and exemplary leadership in support of superior teaching and learning throughout the District.

• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Opportunities for personal and career growth
• Impactful work
• Competitive Compensation

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Ionia County Intermediate School District and its Board of Education shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, disability, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Ionia County Intermediate School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

From PDF Description

2191 Harwood Road
Ionia, MI 48846-9458
P: 616-527-4900
F: 616-527-4731
www.ioniaisd.org
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Great Start Readiness Program Associate Teacher
REPORTS TO: Director of Instruction and Learning
WORK SCHEDULE: 168 days
SALARY SCHEDULE: Salary and benefits in accordance with GSRP Staff Policies and
Procedures.
REPLACEMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood/Preschool Education or Child Development or Child
Development Associate Credential (CDA) preferred.
• Prior classroom experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Support age and developmentally appropriate learning experiences with a classroom of
four-year old children resulting in their successful transition into kindergarten
• Assist in planning, implementation and monitoring of curriculum and assessment
• Assist in establishing a positive involvement of parents
• Assist in developing a positive working relationship with all staff
• Assist in daily operation of the program
• Other duties as assigned

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Other knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to interpret, comprehend, and follow oral and written instructions in order to perform
duties described above.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• High level of discretion and integrity
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
administrators, staff, student, parents, and the general public. Communicate clearly and
concisely both orally and in writing.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Basic math skills are required.
REASONING ABILITY:
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or
diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or
hear. The employee is often required to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach with hands and
arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to
adjust focus. The employee will regularly go outside in various types of weather.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The noise level in the work environment varies.
TRAVEL:
The employee may be expected to travel to the Intermediate School District, professional
development conferences/trainings, and to other events as necessary.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed
by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that
may be performed by such a person.
EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated by ISD administrator and assigned professional in accordance
with provisions established by administration/contract.
Revised May 2023

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