GSRP Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher - Great Start Readiness Program

The Lead Teacher is responsible for the planning, supervision, and implementation of a developmentally appropriate early childhood program in order to meet the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of the children in the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP). Schedule 37.5 hours/week - 7.5 hours/day 35 weeks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Valid Michigan teacher certificate with an early childhood endorsement (ZA) and/or (ZS).
• Minimum of two (2) years' work experience in an early childhood setting, GSRP preferred.
• Maintains current CPR and first aid certification.
• Evidence of strong teamwork, interpersonal communication, and problem solving skills
• Evidence of accurate record keeping, financial management, and data collection skills.
• Ability to utilize district technology, and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets
• Change with technology and/or the needs of the district.
• Ability to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with program goals.
• Ability to assess young children using program assessments and evaluation methods.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with parents/guardians and staff.
• Discretion with confidential information.

Job Duties:

• Lead, implement, and utilize Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD on a daily basis.
• Plan individual and group activities to stimulate growth in literacy, language, mathematics, science, social, and motor skills. Encourage children to express themselves creatively in art, music, movement, and dramatic play.
• Plan in accordance with GSRP performance standards as set forth in the implementation manual.
• Develop and use instructional materials suitable for a learning environment for children with wide range of cognitive, physical, and emotional maturity.
• Provide a welcoming and supportive climate to establish and reinforce acceptable child behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
• Document families' eligibility and assist with follow up, as well as conduct home visits.
• Create an effective and stimulating work environment for learning that meets the standards set forth in the Preschool Program Quality Assessment (P.Q.A.)
• Implement and maintain standards set forth by the "Great Start to Quality" initiative.
• Know and follow all State of Michigan licensing guidelines.
• Maintain a routine schedule of observations, data collection, data input, and interpretation.
• Plan and coordinate the work of associate teacher, parents, students, and volunteers in the classroom and all educational activities.
• Communicate regularly with parents by means of a newsletter, notes, phone calls, home visits, and individual parent conferences.
• Interpret school program to parents in order to strengthen parental understanding of the individual pupil's needs and the schools role in the child's life.
• Promote parent participation and involvement in education activities provided for their children.
• Conduct and evaluate Early Childhood Screener (Ages and Stages) twice a year.
• Participate in in-service and training as required by licensing, the MISD, etc.
• Participate in staff and team meetings.
• Assist in the orientation and training of associate teachers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.