About this role
Pre-K GSRP Associate Teacher Location: District Wide Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8 hours/day Hourly Rate: $18.92/hr. Start Date: 8/12/2026; 2026-27 School Year QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• CDA (Child Development Credential) or currently enrolled in a CDA program.
• Trained in and experience in using the HighScope preschool curriculum and HighScope COR assessment preferred.
• GSRP experience preferred.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to obtain school and child care fingerprinting/background check.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, which may include bending, lifting, reaching overhead, moving throughout indoor and outdoor environments, and actively engaging in activities with young children.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor of Preschool Programs may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: GSRP Teacher and Supervisor of Early Childhood SUPERVISES: None JOB GOAL: To provide a nurturing, safe environment that provides a developmentally appropriate learning experience for preschoolers. To facilitate knowledge and/or skills based on the HighScope Preschool Curriculum, aligned with the Early Childhood Standards of Quality (Birth to Kindergarten). PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrates growth in Competency Areas as outlined in the current Michigan Core Knowledge and Core Competencies for the Early Care and Education Workforce document published by the Michigan Department of Education.
• Meets qualifications and responsibilities for the role as stated in the current Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers published by the State of Michigan.
• Adheres to all sections of the current GSRP Implementation Manual.
• Adheres to the current Code of Ethical Conduct published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Meets qualifications and responsibilities for the role as stated in the current Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers published by the State of Michigan.
• Adheres to all sections of the current GSRP Implementation Manual.
• Adheres to the current Code of Ethical Conduct published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Complies with all current Rochester Community Schools Board Policies and the Rochester Community Schools Early Childhood Personnel Manual.
• Implements the HighScope Preschool curriculum with fidelity as measured by the state recommended program quality tool and child growth in Child Observation Record Advantage (COR Advantage).
• Plans and implements all parts of the daily routine based on a team-teaching model with GSRP Teacher.
• Consults with the Early Childhood Director and/or Early Childhood Coordinator to discuss issues and to establish appropriate strategies for dealing with child behavior.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with program members, including children, staff, families, and the external community.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance to ensure consistent support and continuity of services for students, staff, and district operations.
• Attends professional development as required.
• Keeps accurate records and meets deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Director.
Adopted: 6-22-10 Revised: 9-22-15, 7-1-2019, 5-24-2023, 5/28/2026 APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application through the Rochester Community Schools website at: https://rochester.schoolspring.com/ ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C., Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible. Rochester Community Schools has designated certain individuals to serve as Compliance Coordinators for purposes of federal and state nondiscrimination laws and regulations. For additional information, including the names and contact information of the designated Compliance Coordinators, please visit the Rochester Community Schools Policies and Title IX webpage: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/human-resources/policies You can also visit our website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us and search “Notice of Nondiscrimination”