GSRP Teacher - Besser Elementary School

Location:

375 Wilson St., Alpena, MI, 49707, United States

Title:

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Teacher

Department: K-12 Programs

Reports to:

Building Principal

Job Category: GSRP, Preschool

The GSRP teacher is responsible for planning, assessing, and instructing preschool‑aged students based on individual needs and the requirements of the GSRP grant. The teacher maintains program quality and documentation as outlined in the GSRP Implementation Manual and DHS licensing guidelines.

• Implement developmentally appropriate instruction 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.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities as requested.
• Collaborate with the associate teacher in planning, team meetings, troubleshooting, and decision making.
• Conduct home visits and conferences with the GSRP paraprofessional to partner with parents to meet educational needs.
• Organize and maintain records for grant and licensing purposes.
• Create and update anecdotal records.
• Develop newsletters and informational materials for families.
• Work with individual and small groups of students.
• Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self‑concepts.
• Work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home visits and open houses.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
• Review email communication regularly and respond as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Follow all Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervise students and provide oversight to associate teacher and instructional assistant.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with a specialization in preschool teaching.
• Required administrative certificates and up‑to‑date state teaching credentials.

• Teaching experience with early childhood/preschool children, particularly at‑risk children.
• Knowledge of current research on early childhood literacy.
• Skill in providing effective learning experiences that foster academic growth in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Experience with TS Gold curriculum.
• Proficiency in using technology for instruction, planning, data‑based decision making, and monitoring student achievement.

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (holidays, sick, personal, bereavement)
• Spring Break, Summer/Winter Vacation
• Retirement/Pension plans
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness
• AT&T School Employee discount

Alpena Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.