<p>New Branches Charter Academy strives to provide a positive learning environment, along with a rigorous academic and cultural program where our children learn to become healthy, responsible citizens, life-long learners, and world leaders.</p> <p>Position: Long Term GSRP Associate Teacher Substitute (Start in January)</p> <p>About Us: At New Branches Charter Academy (NBCA), our mission is to provide a positive academic and social learning environment for all students. . NCBA is a destination school, located on a 12 acre campus that is known for providing environmentally focused learning experiences and self-sustaining practices through dedication to academic excellence. NBCA knows that teachers are the heart of the school and are surrounded by a support system that is committed to the success of every child.</p> <p>Qualities of a Successful Candidate:</p> <ul> <li>A comfortability in an outdoor setting and a knack for creativity and innovation, incorporating hands-on activities, experiential learning, and interactive teaching methods to make environmental/outdoor learning engaging and impactful. </li><li>An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels. </li><li>A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students. </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment. </li><li>JOB GOAL: </li></ul> <p>Assist the GSRP Teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups, carry out appropriate classroom activities and maintain a disruption-free environment.</p> <p>As the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:</p> <ul> <li>Helps the GSRP Teacher collaboratively prepare lesson plans and distribute lesson materials. </li><li>Helps the GSRP Teacher collaboratively prepare lesson plans and distribute lesson materials. </li><li>Assists the GSRP Teacher in maintaining individual student records when asked. </li><li>Assists the GSRP Teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning. </li><li>Effectively implements and uses the Academy-approved screening assessment tool and ongoing developmental assessment and is able to explain and interpret the information for students' parents. </li><li>Effectively uses home visits to introduce the program and staff to the parent, develop collaboration for the child's learning, and gather, or report, assessment data. </li><li>Carries out other duties assigned by the principal and/or Choice Schools Associates. </li></ul> <p>For the full job description, please email humanresources@choiceschools.com</p> <p>Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:</p> <ul> <li>Preferred Valid Elementary Michigan teaching certificate with ZA endorsement or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education. </li><li>Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA required. </li><li>Demonstrated competence as an educator. </li><li>Computer literate with excellent verbal and written expression. </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills. </li><li>Works well in a collaborative environment. </li><li>Passion for environmental education preferred. </li></ul> <p>Work Location: New Branches Charter Academy</p> <p>3662 Poinsettia Ave SE</p> <p>Grand Rapids, MI 49508</p> <p>Website: www.newbranches.org</p> <p>Working for Choice Schools Associates</p> <p>New Branches Charter Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Environmental Model, New Branches is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding environmental schools within the state. The Environmental Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.</p> <p>Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p> <p>#IND100</p>