Pre-K - GSRP Teacher (2710)

Rochester Community Schools•Rochester, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-K GSRP Teacher will provide a nurturing, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning experience for preschoolers. This role focuses on facilitating knowledge and skills based on the HighScope Preschool Curriculum, aligned with the Early Childhood Standards of Quality (Birth to Kindergarten). The teacher will demonstrate growth in competency areas outlined in the Michigan Core Knowledge and Core Competencies for the Early Care and Education Workforce, adhere to licensing rules for child care centers, and follow the GSRP Implementation Manual and the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. This position also involves collaboration with team members, special education staff, and parents on Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals, implementing the HighScope curriculum with fidelity, and planning daily routines in a team-teaching model. The teacher will consult with the Early Childhood Director/Coordinator on child behavior strategies, establish positive relationships with all program members, attend professional development, maintain accurate records, and ensure regular, punctual attendance.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree with a major in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching.
A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS/ZN) endorsement, Lower Elementary PreK-3 (ZO).
Certification in CPR and First Aid.
Ability to obtain school and childcare fingerprinting/background check.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, which may include bending, lifting, reaching overhead, moving throughout indoor and outdoor environments, and actively engaging in activities with young children.
Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required.

Nice To Haves

Trained in and experience in using the HighScope preschool curriculum and HighScope COR assessment preferred.
GSRP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates growth in Competency Areas as outlined in the current Michigan Core Knowledge and Core Competencies for the Early Care and Education Workforce document published by the Michigan Department of Education.
Meets qualifications and responsibilities for the role as stated in the current Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers published by the State of Michigan.
Adheres to all sections of the current GSRP Implementation Manual.
Adheres to the current Code of Ethical Conduct published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Complies with all current Rochester Community Schools Board Policies and the Rochester Community Schools Early Childhood Personnel Manual.
Collaborates with team members, including special education staff and parents on the creation, documentation, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives.
Implements the HighScope Preschool curriculum with fidelity as measured by the state recommended program quality tool and child growth in Child Observation Record Advantage (COR Advantage).
Plans and implements all parts of the daily routine based on a team-teaching model with all GSRP staff.
Consults with the Early Childhood Director and/or Early Childhood Coordinator to discuss issues and to establish appropriate strategies for dealing with child behavior.
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with program members, including children, staff, families, and the external community.
Attends professional development as required.
Keeps accurate records and meets deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.
Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance to ensure consistent support and continuity of services for students, staff, and district operations.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Director.