GSRP Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified GSRP Assistant Teacher at Inkster Preparatory Academy in Inkster, Michigan dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student. We want our teachers to be excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Be part of the difference at Inkster Preparatory Academy! The award-winning school serves the Inkster community and Metro Detroit families with a college prep PreK-8th grade education featuring foreign language, sports, and STEM. Inkster's nurturing teachers and staff create a positive school culture, extending learning outside of the classroom with activities and educational field trips. Inkster Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity:

Responsibilities of the Teacher include to-

• Maintain daily classroom duties and requirements
• Teach children using the High Scope Curriculum
• Maintaining daily teacher to children ratio
• Follow a consistent daily routine
• Coordinate with lead teacher and assist in planning instruction and engagement activities
• Participate in home visits and parent teacher conferences
• Practice health & safety standards
• Observe the interactions and growth of children, documenting progression with notes that are put into COR
• Maintain up to date CPR and First Aid training.
• Maintain professional development hours yearly.
• Reports to program director.

About You:

• Minimum Requirement: Associate degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or Preschool CDA Credential
• Must have formal training in the High Scope Curriculum
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and groups and maintain an effective working environment

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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