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Form of workPosition Type:
Early Childhood/GSRP Teacher
Date Posted:
2/12/2024
Location:
Avondale Schools Administrative Offices
District:
Avondale School District - websiteGreat Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teacher
Starting Pay Rate: $22/hour
44 Week Position: (August - June)
Full Time: 40 hours per week
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 maintaining program quality and documentation as outlined in the GSRP Implementation Manual, Preschool Program Quality Assessment (PQA), and DHS guidelines.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood (ZA or ZS) endorsement OR bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Employee must be capable of performing physical demands of the job, including but not limited to lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for long periods of time. Work environment has raised noise level.
Early Childhood/GSRP Teacher
Date Posted:
2/12/2024
Location:
Avondale Schools Administrative Offices
District:
Avondale School District - websiteGreat Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teacher
Starting Pay Rate: $22/hour
44 Week Position: (August - June)
Full Time: 40 hours per week
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 maintaining program quality and documentation as outlined in the GSRP Implementation Manual, Preschool Program Quality Assessment (PQA), and DHS guidelines.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood (ZA or ZS) endorsement OR bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bi-Lingual English/Spanish verbal and written preferred
- Training and experience with research-based preschool curricula with knowledge of Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-K (ECSQ-PK) & HighScope
- Teaching experience with early childhood/preschool children, particularly with at-risk children
- Certification in CPR & 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 effectively, make decisions, and problem solve collaboratively within a team
- 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
- Implement developmentally-appropriate instruction for children using research-based curriculum
- Follow the daily schedule as outlined 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, workshop, and other scheduled program activities as requested
- Consider 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 their 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, 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 home visits, recruitment events, open house
- Perform other duties as assigned
Employee must be capable of performing physical demands of the job, including but not limited to lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for long periods of time. Work environment has raised noise level.
