Lead Teacher GSRP

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all aspects of the classroom including following GSRP implementation manual and contract guidance, licensing requirements, parent communication. Responds to needs, questions, concerns of parents and children in an effective and timely manner. Responsible for the daily planning and execution of all classroom and outdoor activities for the group. Lesson plans will be prepared on a weekly basis with one copy being posted in the classroom for parents, and one copy turned into the Coordinator. Supervision for meal times, toileting procedures, inside and outside activities for children in the classroom. Training and constructive utilization of assistant teachers. Attendance at all staff meetings, parent conferences, and ongoing training. Cleaning and organizing of the center as needed. Responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of children in assigned group. Plan and execute a developmentally appropriate program balanced within child developmental principles.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development OR Valid Teaching license with ZA endorsement OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability and commitment to attain ZA endorsement within two years of hire
Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
Experience in teaching
Experience in writing lesson plans
Experience in managing a GSRP classroom

Responsibilities

Following GSRP implementation manual and contract guidance
Following licensing requirements
Parent communication
Responding to needs, questions, concerns of parents and children in an effective and timely manner
Daily planning and execution of all classroom and outdoor activities for the group
Preparing lesson plans on a weekly basis
Supervising meal times, toileting procedures, inside and outside activities for children in the classroom
Training and constructive utilization of assistant teachers
Attending all staff meetings, parent conferences, and ongoing training
Cleaning and organizing of the center as needed
Ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of children in assigned group
Planning and executing a developmentally appropriate program balanced within child developmental principles