GSRP Lead Teacher

St Clair Regional Educational Service Agency • Marysville, MI

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About The Position

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teacher Full-time, non-union, at-will position POSITION SUMMARY: The GSRP lead teacher is responsible for working as a team member in providing a quality educational program for preschool children by planning, assessing, and instructing 4-year-old students. The position includes maintaining required records to ensure grant compliance and meet licensing guidelines. The lead teacher promotes a collaborative relationship with families. This position is located within the Port Huron Area School District.

Requirements

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an Early Childhood (ZA or ZS) endorsement or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development
• Certification in CPR and First Aid
• Employee must be capable of performing physical demands of the job, including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for long periods.
• Regular predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
• Strong background in the use of technology including Google suite, Microsoft suite, and social media tools

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience with early childhood/preschool children
• Training and experience with research-based preschool curricula with knowledge of Early Childhood Standards of Quality
• Knowledge of current research on early childhood literacy and training in the Prek Literacy Essentials
• Provide learning experiences that foster academic growth in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Work effectively, make decisions, and problem solve collaboratively within a team teaching model
• Work well with diverse families and engage parents as full partners in their child’s learning
• Ability to act as a resource for families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and teachers

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally-appropriate instruction for children using research-based curriculum
• Follow the daily schedule as outlined in the curriculum and GSRP guidelines
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children
• Meet with Early Childhood Specialist to ensure quality programming
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities
• Collaborate with the associate teacher in planning, team meetings and decision-making
• Empower the associate teacher to support classroom instruction
• Participate in home visits to meet the educational needs of all children
• Organize and maintain records for grant and licensing purposes
• Create and update anecdotal records and portfolios for each child
• Complete required progress reports and other paperwork
• Participate in district recruitment efforts, including open houses and round-ups
• Maintain inventory of classroom equipment, materials and supplies
• Schedule and implement parent/family activities
• Provide informational materials for families
• Work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home visits, recruitment events, open house(s)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• single subscriber health (or cash in lieu)
• single subscriber dental and vision
• State of Michigan retirement
• paid leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level