Gsrp Lead Teacher

Early Impressions Preschool & Childcare
GSRP Lead Teacher

Position Description

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, Classroom Coach Assessment, and DHHS licensing guidelines.

Position Responsibilities

• 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
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of children’s work.
• Meet with Early Childhood Specialist as needed to ensure quality programming and maintain a high-level Classroom Coach rating
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities as requested
• Assist in the orientation and training of associate teachers
• 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. Conducts 2 home visits per year for each child in class
• Organize and maintain records for grant and licensing purposes
• Create and update anecdotal records and portfolios for each child
• Assess needs of families and assists with follow up.
• Other tasks as assigned

Position Qualifications

Either degree is accepted:

• A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement, Birth-K, or PK-3 endorsement; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching.
• Preschool experience, especially with the Creative Curriculum, is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Criminal background clearance and DHHS clearance
• Negative TB test

Company Mission

Our goal is to provide children with a safe environment that promotes learning and creativity. Our focus is not only an education, but building strong character values that will serve as the foundation for the child’s developing social skills. We work with parents to understand each child’s educational, emotional, social, and physical needs and strive to create the most effective learning environment for that individual child. We aim to provide fun activities that are age appropriate and beneficial to each child’s whole development.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary – pay spread available
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Simple Retirement Plan/401k
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Child care discount

*This program is funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement & Potential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement, Birth-K, or PK-3 endorsement?

Ability to Relocate:

• Michigan Center, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person