Little Raiders GSRP Associate Teacher

Portland Public Schools: Little Raiders GSRP Associate Teacher

Portland Public Schools’ seeks an innovative and passionate education professional to join our preschool team to enhance the education experience for our students enrolled in Little Raiders Great Start Readiness Program at Portland Public Schools.

The desired candidate would possess the following attributes: 

• Exceptional communication, analysis, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor
• Impeccable character, a good sense of humor, and compassion for students, families, and staff
   

Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• An associate’s degree or higher in Child Development or Early Child Development or Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
• Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and district colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to sustain and improve student achievement outcomes 
• Willingness to contribute to a safe school climate of high expectations and strong collaboration, high staff and student morale, and positive community involvement
   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, implementing and monitoring curriculum.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with administrators, support staff, teachers, volunteers and students. 
• Engage with children in all areas of the program and parts of the day.
• Work collaboratively and communicate with teaching team partner regarding children’s behavior and progress.
• Assist children with personal health care needs, including toileting.
• Participate in training and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young children and their families.

• Ability to work well with diverse families.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Ability to pass a Comprehensive background check per DHHS licensing
• Other duties as assigned

Position Details:

• Title: Little Raiders GSRP Associate Teacher 
• Reports to: Early Childhood Director
• Calendar: As per District Preschool Calendar 
• Compensation: In accordance with Preschool agreement ($15.50 to $21.00/hr)
• Posting date: December 22, 2025
• Application deadline: January 9, 2026 or until filled

Application Process:

Applicants for the position may email the following documents in one attachment to: cvostrizansky@portlandk12.org or apply online at:  

https://www.applitrack.com/Portlandk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Early+Childhood

• Letter of interest detailing the manner in which the candidate meets the qualifications and desired attributes for the position

• A current resume with reference contact information
• Copies of all university transcripts
• Copies of CDA

Christy Vostrizansky, Early Childhood Director

Portland Public Schools

500 Oak St

Portland, MI 48875

Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Christy Vostrizansky, Early Childhood Director at cvostrizansky@portlandk12.org or 517-647-2991. 

No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.