GSRP; Pre-School Teacher Job Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Position: GSRP (Pre-School) Teacher

COLOMA COMMUNITY SCHOOL

GSRP (Pre-School) Teacher

SY 26-27

JOB GOAL(S)

The primary job goals of the GSRP Lead Teacher will be to fully implement components of the Michigan Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) such that all enrolled children will demonstrate positive growth and development gains through the course of the school year as determined by approved child assessment measures. Children will be determined to be kindergarten ready by year end.

QUALIFICATIONS Education

A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement, Early Childhood General and Special Education birth – kindergarten (ZN) or Lower Elementary Education PK (ZO) endorsement; OR
A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching. The transcript will document a major, rather than a minor, in child development or early childhood education; OR
A bachelor’s degree in elementary teaching with a valid Preschool CDA

Work Experience

Previous experience teaching in early childhood education is preferred.

Skills

Supervisory skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and program
Experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Provide for the screening and preparation of children to fully participate in program services.

Partner with special education staff for screening and evaluation for identified children. Support and implement strategies for children with special education services.

Establish instructional programs based on scientifically based research and approved curriculum.

Demonstrate the ability to support the social and emotional development of children.

Provide materials, activities and opportunities that support engagement, curiosity, exploration and problem‑solving appropriate to the developmental level of the children.

Include materials and experiences in the classroom that are culturally appropriate and represent diversity.

Design, implement, teach, model and support a positive classroom management process and positive discipline approach that includes children in decision making and problem solving for solutions, as developmentally appropriate.

Record, maintain, and submit per schedule all required records for local education agency, Berrien RESA, state licensing, and GSRP grant.

Conduct and manage technology‑based child assessment system, using data outcomes for classroom and individual child decision making.

Participate in team planning sessions with all project staff to ensure well‑coordinated and effective delivery of project services to meet program objectives.

Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis.

Partner in a professional manner with GSRP associate teacher to provide optimal services for children. May require modeling, problem solving, open communication style, and notification to supervisor for concerns.

Develop and implement a comprehensive family engagement plan to share knowledge; partner for children’s learning; problem‑solve for child level and program level concerns; provide opportunities for parent leadership; and build a strong school‑to‑home/home‑to‑school connection.

Participate in required GSRP county‑wide staff training and meetings.

Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of current best practices in early childhood through professional development venues.

Secure and document professional development as required by the GSRP grant, child care licensing, Great Start to Quality system, administration and professional certification required by your position.

Work with supervisor to maintain a Star rating in Michigan’s Great Start to Quality system.

Advocate and promote program by keeping informed of and participating in local, state and national organizations/agencies.

Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.

Perform other…