GSRP Teacher - Early Childhood

Summit Management Consulting•Portage, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Oakland Early Learning Center must provide an excellent education to all of our students consistent with the mission, vision, and goals of the center and with the core values of Summit Management Consulting. 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.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a 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 with a specialization preschool teaching.
Leadership.
Time management.
Positive communication skills; able to relate to students, parents, and staff.
Behavior modification skills.
Classroom management.
Word, Excel, Power point, Email skills.
Positive reinforcement skills.
Punctuality, exemplary attendance.
Knowledge of and ability to follow federal and state safety regulations.
Ability to work as a team.
Understanding and ability to incorporate student learning styles.
Mastery of assigned subject of instruction.

Nice To Haves

The teacher will be required to follow a curriculum to instruct children in developmental skills.
It is important to prepare children to become successful students that socialize and interact with each other.
A great pre-school teacher should possess the ability to understand small children and find teaching them a pleasure.
Patience, perseverance, excellent communication, interpersonal skills, a calm nature and kindness are required.

Responsibilities

Implement developmentally-appropriate instruction for children using research-based curriculum.
Implement Positive Behavior Intervention (PBIS).
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 houses.
Perform other duties as assigned.