Readiness Program; GSRP Third Teacher - South Haven PS - Maple Grove

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Third Teacher
- South Haven PS
- Maple Grove

Van Buren Intermediate School District SPECIAL SERVICES
- Lawrence, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job : 5846041

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Title: GSRP Third Teacher, South Haven Maple Grove

Status: Monday
- Thursday with occasional Friday Training.

Department: Early Childhood Department

Reports To: GSRP Administration

Location of Work: Offsite: GSRP South Haven Maple Grove;
Base

Location:

Special Services building, 701 South Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, MI 49064

The primary job goals of the GSRP Third Teacher are to support the teaching teams in providing high quality services to students enrolled in the program.

Education: High School Diploma

Additional Certifications/Training Desired:

• Training and experience in High Scope Preschool Curriculum®
• Training and experience in COR Advantage®
• CPR and First Aid Certified

Work Experience:

Previous work experience in early childhood is preferred. Preference to candidates with knowledge of the Great Start Readiness Program services.

• Complete all childcare and school related background checks (required)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Assist in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the lead teacher.
• Support teaching team in gathering observations and data to support child assessment.
• Serve as official substitute staff for lead or associate teacher when assigned to that role.
• Assist with general housekeeping and food preparation tasks.
• Treat all children and their parents with the ultimate respect and dignity.
• Attend all meetings and recommended training programs and professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality about children and their families.
• Supervise and participate in outdoor play.
• Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.
• Make student-centered decisions
• Adhere to federal, state and VBISD policies and procedures
• Model VBISD guidelines:
  Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines
• Seek ongoing improvement and accept feedback in a professional way
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director or Superintendent.
• Valid driver's license required.

• Stand, bend and move up and down from the floor throughout the day
• Lift 35-50 pounds
• Must have the stamina and agility to run or move quickly

As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

• Van Buren HR
• 490 South Paw Paw St.
• Lawrence, Michigan 49064
• Phone:
• Email: kduffy