Head Start/GSRP Blend Lead Teacher Job Muskegon area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Muskegon Area Intermediate School District Job Description JOB TITLE

Classroom Teacher, Great Start Readiness Program / Head Start

CLASSIFICATION

Professional

REPORTS TO

Coordinator, Early Childhood Center

TERMS

This position is a 200 total paid days position offering single subscriber medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Personal business days, holidays and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

SALARY RANGE

This position is on the Early Childhood Center Scale that is grant funded, $37167 for an AA, $40019 for a BA, $48927 for a MA or ZS. Due to grant funding, there are no negotiations available on this salary wage.

MHTS EC teachers, classroom assistants & attendants, bus & nutrition assistant: retention payment hired on/before 9/30/26 payable in up to $2250 increments as of employment 9/30/26 & 1/31/2027.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION

The Great Start Readiness Teacher provides age and developmentally appropriate learning experiences with a classroom of four-year old children resulting in their successful transition into kindergarten. Responsible to successfully develop the emotional, physical, social, and intellectual growth of assigned children, recognizing and responding to the individual needs of each child. Home visits and parent engagement activities also required. Each teacher is responsible for a classroom of 16 children to instruct seven hours per day.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of the following minimum credentials:

Valid Michigan teaching certificate and an early childhood specialist endorsement (ZA or ZS), or
A bachelor’s degree in early childhood or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching. Transcripts will document a major, rather than a minor, in child development or early childhood education.

Prior early childhood classroom experience preferred.

The ability to work and communicate effectively with parents and young children.

Home visitation experience preferred, particularly with young families.

Successful pre-employment physical exam including tuberculosis screening and criminal records background check.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES Understanding the Organization

Serves as a strategic partner to build, grow and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders

Building Collaborative Relationships

Finds common ground and drives to consensus
Takes a proactive approach to relate, build and maintain rapport with stakeholders
Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and responds in an effective manner

Making Complex Decisions

Is respected by others for displaying student-focused decisions
Takes a proactive approach as an effective liaison between multiple and diverse stakeholders

Taking Initiative

Identifies and seizes new opportunities with a student focus
Adapts quickly to changing resource requirements

Being Authentic

Provides direct and actionable feedback
Shows consistency between words and actions

Being Flexible and Adaptable

Remains calm and productive in uncertain situations
Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops daily lessons aligned with the program’s school readiness goals, philosophy, child development domains, and curriculum.

Engages in instructional practices which are aligned with the program’s adopted research-based curriculum.

Observes and assesses individual children in accordance to the program’s policies and procedures. Observations and assessments shall be timely and reliable measures of children’s development.

Provides an appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behavior, attitudes, and social skills. Actively utilizes the program’s adopted child behavior framework.

Creates a safe and effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interesting learning centers and exhibits of children’s work.

Provides individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs of pupils in communication skills, health habits, physical skills and development of self-concepts. Assist in maintaining accurate and an…

Head Start​/GSRP Blend Lead Teacher

Head Start/GSRP Blend Lead Teacher