Readiness Program; GSRP) Lead Teacher - Little Turtle

Job Description Summary

• School Year
• Location:
  
  Buidling To Be Determined
• 4 year old preschool class
• 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
• At-Will employee w/benefits

• Must hold one of the following:
  • A valid Michigan teaching certificate with ZA or ZS endorsement or
  • A bachelor's degree majoring in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching.
• Early Childhood Education experience 1 year, preferred
• If no applicants meet the above educational requirements, a Lead Teacher Preschool Plan (PEPP) can be completed by the person hired without meeting the above requirements. Progress toward the completion of the PEPP shall consist of at least two credit-bearing courses per calendar year from an approved training instiution or agency. The PEPP must result in the attainment of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in early childhood education or child development or an early childhood or lower elementary endorsement on a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate.
• Ability to communicate well with young children and adults required
• Ability to work in a team, problem solve, and handle situations that may arise

• Plan, supervise, and implement developmentally appropriate lessons using Creative Curriculum
• Support students in their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development
• Provide leadership and guidance to associate teacher
• Complete home visits and family conferences according to GSRP requirements
• Collect anecdotal notes and enter them into Teaching Strategies Gold
• Communicate with parents and families regularly
• Maintain current CPR & first-aid certification
• Meet PD requirements
• Meet all MISD, LARA, and GSTQ requirements for the program
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential job duties, including but not limited to understanding and following safety instructions, responding appropriately to emergency situations, completing documentation, and interacting with English-speaking staff, students, community and supervisors, required.

Welcome to Chippewa Valley Schools! As one of Michigan's top school districts, we serve more than 14,500 students in grades K-12. The Chippewa Valley School district has won several National, State, and County awards and is recognized as a leader in K-12 education.

At Chippewa Valley, continuous school improvement is a top priority. Curriculum councils and school improvement teams, composed of teachers and administrators, continuously work to update teaching strategies, develop new programs, and keep our curriculum aligned with state standards.

CVS received district accreditation by Cognia, the highest assurance of quality schools.

From pre-school through to our award-winning high schools, our students are learning in state-of-the-art facilities featuring 21st-century interactive learning tools. Thanks to the generous support of our community every classroom is equipped with interactive LED SMART Boards, document cameras, DVD players, and sound systems. Teachers have access to desktop computers as well as a Windows 10 tablet. Traditional computer labs and wireless laptop carts are available at each school to complement the curriculum.

This technology is designed to enhance the learning environment for all students while providing access to developing technology skills so important in our world.

With the closing of schools in March 2020 and federal dollars related to COVID-19, the district has been able to implement a one-to-one computer program in grades K-12 and financially sustain it for 10 years. Implementing a one-to-one allows the district to address issues of access and equity by providing all students with a consistent device that is compatible with district programs.

In Chippewa Valley Schools we believe...

• all students should be challenged and supported to reach their full potential.
• in a supportive environment that promotes creativity, growth, and individuality.
• in consistent, comprehensive, research-based instructional strategies.
• a collaborative community partnership is necessary for our goals to be achieved.
• all members of the Chippewa Valley community should feel welcomed, engaged, and valued.
• a warm, welcoming, and safe environment is conducive to learning.
• in data-driven decision-making.
• resources should be maximized to provide an equitable experience for all students.

By the numbers... 28 square mile area serving Clinton and Macomb Townships 7th largest school district out of 839 public and charter schools 2nd largest school district in Macomb County 14,500 students 12 elementary schools 4 middle schools 2 ninth-grade centers 3 high schools 1 International Academy of Macomb (IAM) High School 1 preschool center
- Little Turtle Preschool 827,000 - The distance covered by CVS buses transporting students to and from school using 153,000 gallons of diesel fuel. 10,500 students ride a bus each day Over 1 million school meals served each year 1,730 total…