GSRP Lead Teacher

WAYNE-METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY•Huron Charter Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To plan, implement, monitor, and supervise a program of educational activities that promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of preschool-aged children. This role involves utilizing the High Scope Curriculum to create developmentally appropriate activities and experiences, coordinating daily lessons, and collaborating with teaching partners and program staff. The position requires conducting ongoing assessments of children, ensuring health and safety, and maintaining confidentiality. The Lead Teacher will also assist in enrollment and recruitment, pursue professional development, and implement daily GSRP programming in compliance with state and federal guidelines. This role includes direct supervision of teaching staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, monitoring program development, and assessing staff professional development needs. The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and developmentally focused learning environment, conducting ongoing monitoring of the site, and managing record-keeping processes. Daily cleaning and minor maintenance tasks are also part of the responsibilities, along with ordering supplies and addressing safety issues.

Requirements

Minimum of a BA/BS Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development from an accredited college or university preferred; BA/BS in progress with an Early Childhood Major
Proficiency in a second language is a plus.
CPR/First Aid Certified or ability to obtain certification.
Proficient knowledge of internet applications and programs including Google technology and Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
The ability to learn and utilize the necessary programs for this position.
Strong interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups both orally and in writing.
Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, colleagues, and all agency staff.
Ability to provide services for those persons facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.
Ability to work with children and families with disabilities.
Ability to establish positive and productive working relationships with parents/caregivers.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment (as deemed necessary).
Perform work in a professional manner that upholds Wayne Metro’s policies and procedures.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to pass State of Michigan Child Care Background Check

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Utilizing the High Scope Curriculum, plan and carry out developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for preschool children to advance children’s development in all areas (social, emotional, cognitive, and physical).
Coordinate the planning and implementation of daily lessons that incorporate children’s individual goals, parent input, and/or goals identified by an IFSP or IEP.
Collaborate with teaching partner(s) and program staff to plan for each child’s progress utilizing developmental screenings and assessments, parent input, support strategies, and observations.
Conduct and record on-going assessment of children through observations, anecdotal notes, and screenings.
Ensure the health and safety of children, families and staff, per agency, federal, state and local policies, including active participation in agency level Safety Committee.
Ensure no child is left unsupervised at any time.
Work with and demonstrate a commitment, caring, and respect for children and adults regardless of race, gender, age, and cultural or ethnic background.
Assist each child with diaper changes, toilet learning, feedings, and other personal care tasks.
Maintain confidentiality of information related to home and school environment.
Assist in enrollment and recruitment activities.
Further professional development by attending national, state, and local meetings of relevance to program goals and complete a minimum of 15 hours clock hours annually.
Implement and manage daily GSRP programming at the center level, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines including; Michigan Child Care Licensing, Child Adult Care Food Program.
Provide direct supervision to teaching staff at the center and help to oversee the day to day supervision of direct service staff at the center; working with component area managers to ensure all staff are meeting mandates.
Direct, monitor and evaluate program development at the site level and implement change as necessary.
Ensure implementation of all policies and procedures governing the operation of the program.
Assess staff professional development needs and assist them in setting professional development goals in accordance with performance and program needs.
Coordinate and or provide training for staff based on individual needs and/or the needs of the site as a whole for quality improvement.
Complete performance evaluations on all teaching staff under your supervision.
Create and maintain a safe, healthy and developmentally focused learning environment.
Conduct ongoing monitoring of the site, lesson plans, classroom environments, adult child interactions and family participation.
Supervise, attend, monitor and conduct staff meetings and training.
Maintain and/or delegate the record keeping process, (i.e., home visits, parent/teacher conferences and assessments).
Daily cleaning of classrooms, office, bathrooms, and common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and emptying trash.
Miscellaneous minor maintenance; (i.e. changing filters, unclog toilets, change light bulbs, etc.).
Assist with training and event set ups.
Complete Safety Checklist according to company policy.
Report findings to appropriate parties to address issues.
Ordering and receiving supplies for the site.
Perform routine inspections of the site and address and follow up on safety issues according to company policy and procedure.