Preschool Teacher

Global Education Excellence•Ypsilanti, MI

About The Position

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP),Lead Teacher Full-Time, Non-union, at-will position Position Summary: The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing, and instructing 4-year olds, based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the GSRP grant. The teacher is also responsible for maintain program quality and documentation as outlines in the GSRP implementation Manual, Preschool Program Quality Assessment (PQA), and DHS licensing guidelines.

Requirements

Valid Michigan certificate with early childhood (ZA or ZS) endorsement or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience with early childhood/ preschool children, particularly with as-risk children.
Training and experience with research-based preschool curricula with knowledge of early childhood standards of Quality for Pre-K (ECSQ-PK).
Certification in CPR and First Aid
Knowledge of current research on early childhood literacy
Knowledge of the preschool program Quality Assessment (PQA) and its relationship to quality experiences for young children.
Skill in providing effective learning experiences that foster academic growth in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Work well with diverse families and engage parents as full partners in their child’s learning
Ability to act as a resource person for families
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and teachers
Monitor the development of each child’s skill using the COR assessment tool.

Responsibilities

Implement developmentally-appropriate instruction for children using research based curriculum
Follow the daily schedule as outlines in the curriculum and GSRP guidelines
Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children and provide age-appropriate instructional support
Meet with Early childhood specialist as needed to ensure quality programming and maintain a high-level PQA rating
Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities as requested
Consider the associate teacher an essential member of the teaching team
Collaborate with the associate teacher in planning, team meetings, troubleshooting, and decision making
Empower the associate teacher to monitor behavior and support the educational process in the classroom
Participate in home visits with associate teacher to partner with parents to meet the educational needs of their children
Organize and maintain records for grant and licensing purposes
Create and update anecdotal records for grant and licensing purposes
Complete required progress reports and other paperwork
Participate in district recruitment efforts, including open houses and round ups, and assist in student selection
Maintain inventory of classroom equipment, materials, and supplies
Schedule parent/family activities
Develop newsletters and informational materials for families
Able to work Flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including homes visits, recruitment events, open house
Perform other duties as assigned