About the role

Supervising the activities of children enrolled in the GSRP program and maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment for the children. This position will support and uphold the mission and vision of the environmental academy.

What you'll do

Curriculum & Instruction:

• Assists the GSRP Teacher in preparing classroom or laboratory for instruction.
• Assists the GSRP Teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean, and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
• Collects and displays suitable materials for bulletin boards and other educational displays.
• Demonstrates understanding and implementation of Bureau of Community and Health Systems' Child Care Licensing Rules.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy, and the community.

Classroom Management:

• Works cooperatively with parents and guardians.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Monitors children for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assists GSRP Teachers with supervision of students during play periods and lunch periods.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Promotes responsible citizenship through actions as a role model.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent practices, respect for individual children, and development of responsible citizenship.

Student Enrollment & Retention:

• Shares responsibility for marketing the GSRP Program, and the Academy, in the community.

Professional Development & Leadership:

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
• Shares responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for out-of-class activities important to the operation of the Academy.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group, and the Academy.

Facilities:

• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for adherence to and monitoring of all licensing regulations and for educating staff on regulations.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet all requirements established by the Bureau of Community and Health Systems.
• Compliance with the Bureau of Community and Health Systems including, but not limited to physical/TB test, CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogen training completion, CPS Child Abuse/Neglect and ICHAT/Fingerprint screening.
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous reference check.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in an educational setting with school-age children.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff, and guardians in a professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

About Choice Schools Associates

Bradford 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 Scholar Model, Bradford Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.