CO: Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Instructor, 8.0 hrs/day

Traverse City Area Public Schools•Traverse City, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, school-year position for the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) at Courtade Elementary. The GSRP Lead Teacher will plan, organize, and manage all aspects of the GSRP classroom instruction. This position reports directly to the TCAPS building Principal and TCAPS Licensed Child Care Director. The GSRP Lead Instructor works collaboratively with kindergarten teachers and the North Ed Early Childhood team to support district early childhood education initiatives. The GSRP Lead Instructor is responsible for supporting the assistant teachers, service providers, and volunteers in the classroom.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age per MiLEAP Child Care Licensing regulations.
Must obtain one of the following or be willing to obtain through a program issued Compliance Plan: Valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement, Birth-K, or PK-3 endorsement
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching. transcript must document a major, rather than a minor, in child development or early childhood education
Must have current First Aid and infant, child, an adult CPR training or be willing to obtain at next available offering
Willing to complete up to 20 clock hours of professional development training, in addition to new hire requirements as required by MiLEAP Child Care Licensing regulations.
Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds.
Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including sitting on the floor, bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with children, parents, colleagues, administrative staff and community members.
Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in the field preferred, with skills in classroom management, curriculum planning, and supervision.

Responsibilities

Develop positive relationships with children, parents, staff members, administration, and community members through effective written communication as well as verbal and nonverbal interactions
Create a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate classroom setting for children.
Implement all areas of provided curriculum including planning and assessments
Collaborate with associate teachers and other staff to ensure program quality and compliance
Plan and implement parent/child focused home visits and parent teacher conferences as required by GSRP implementation manual
Treat all family information in a confidential, sensitive, and non-judgmental manner.
Carries out educational and recreational activities both indoors and outdoors
Provides diapering and toileting assistance
Assists in maintaining a clean and safe facility / playground at all times
Participate in staff-development and professional development activities as offered (up to 20 cock hours per year)
Participate in building and district meetings as requested.
Participate in IEPs as requested
Adhere to all TCAPS,GSRP, and MiLEAP Child Care Licensing guidelines and procedures.
Implement and enforce TCAPS District and building-level safety standards and behavior management techniques
Administer children’s medication and First Aid as needed, and complete necessary State of Michigan and District-level documentation.
Other duties as required.