GSRP Lead Teacher

Starting Wage: $46,019+

SUMMARY:  This position serves as the lead teacher in a classroom of GSRP children by planning, implementing, and supervising all classroom activities.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in the ongoing program evaluation using the Program Quality Assessment (PQA.)
• Create meaningful program quality improvement goals and objectives using the PQA and other program data.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the classroom program and child screening(s) & assessment(s).
• Organize care-giving staff for a specific group of children and overall care and supervision of children.
• Collaborate with the teaching staff to create meaningful child development goals.
• Assist in daily operation of the program including certain clerical and record keeping duties.
• Development/Implementation of interesting, stimulating, and challenging indoor and outdoor daily activities.
• Establish positive relationships with parents, staff and the community.
• Conduct (2) home visits and (2) parent/teacher conferences annually for every child and family.
• Participate in professional development.
• Follow and implement the policies and procedures of the Great Start Readiness Program grant.
• Follow and implement the policies and procedures of the Department of Human Services Licensing Guidelines.
• Work with additional building staff (i.e. principal, secretary, custodian, food services) to ensure policies and procedures are being followed.
• Assure that children's records remain confidential.
• Ensure and carry out daily/weekly housekeeping chores for the classroom licensing requirements.
• Support the social and emotional development of children.
• Interact with the children and families in a way which conveys respect and nurturing.
• It will be the lead teacher's responsibility to play with children; this will often mean getting down on the floor to interact with them.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• The position may serve as "site director" for child care licensing purposes.

 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Must be willing and able to obtain First Aid and CPR Certification and maintain annual certification.
Annually attend; Blood Borne Pathogen Class and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Course.
Have acceptable tuberculosis results.
A clear criminal record check as outlined by District, Program, and Licensing guidelines.
Have an initial physical health examination.
Complete the required annual amount of hours of training provided in and outside of the program.
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• A valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Early Childhood Endorsement (ZA) or (ZS). OR Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development with a specialization in preschool teaching.  The transcript will document a major in child development or early childhood education.
• One or more years of working with preschool children is preferred.
• Experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Proven credibility with peers.
• A teaching/learning philosophy compatible with district vision.
• Experience working in a Peer Coaching Relationship.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of curriculum planning.
• Displays strong problem solving skills as well as time management skills.

 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  Valid Michigan Elementary Teacher Certification with an Early Childhood Endorsement (ZA) or (ZS).  Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development with a specialization in preschool teaching.
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedure, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, students, parents and the general public.
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.