GSRP Aide
Crescent Academy is seeking a flexible, supportive, friendly GSRP Aide!
Crescent Academy is a school district that serves over 700 students in grade level PreK-9th.
Crescent Academy believes in the whole child approach which means that academy staff assists students and their families in bettering their outcomes by creating a college bound culture that expects and teaches strong character, academic achievement, and civic engagement. Students from all cultural backgrounds and all walks of life attend Crescent Academy.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate GSRP Aide to support the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) in providing high-quality early childhood education. The ideal candidate will assist teachers in creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. The GSRP Aide will work closely with the teaching staff to enhance children's educational experiences and promote their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
Assist lead teachers in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that align with GSRP curriculum standards.
Support children in their daily activities, including play, meals, and rest periods, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Help maintain a clean and organized classroom, including preparing materials and setting up activities.
Collaborate with teachers to assess and document children's growth and progress through observations and informal assessments.
Foster positive relationships with children and encourage their participation and engagement in classroom activities.
Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about children’s progress and classroom activities, as needed.
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development as required.
Provide instructional assistance under the supervision of the classroom Teacher.
Provide individual and small group instruction.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the lead teacher or program coordinator.
Cognitive Demands:
Supervise multiple students at once
Provide instructional assistance to students in an individual or small group setting
Ability to maintain a safe and orderly environment for students
Participate in continuous professional development
Effective oral and written communication skills
Physical Demands:
Occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Stand and walk frequently
Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of the year
Assist/lift students if necessary
Withstand a moderate noise level
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; coursework in early childhood education or a related field is preferred.
Experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting is highly desirable.
Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with children, families, and staff.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Patience, creativity, and a passion for working with young children.
Basic knowledge of health and safety standards in early childhood settings.
Company Benefits:
Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans
Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer
Voluntary Plans Available
To learn more about Crescent Academy, please visit our website at http://www.crescentacademycharterschool.com/.
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