Job Description

Responsible To: Director of Preschool Services; Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Superintendent

Supervises: Associate teachers, volunteers and children in the program.

Location: Ferry Elementary School or Maire Elementary School

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS:

Lead Teachers must meet the GSRP qualifications upon hire. A Lead Teacher will be considered credentialed for the position with minimally any of the following:

• 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate program using the Creative Curriculum in an all inclusive classroom setting.
2. Utilizes Early Childhood Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
3. Communicates regularly with administrative support including Director of Preschool Services and dedicated specialists assigned to the GSRP program.
4. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
5. Maintains program equipment and supplies and maintains an up-to-date inventory list.
6. Develops effective communication with the parents of children enrolled in the program.
7. Provides a safe, nurturing, child-oriented environment and meets Environmental Health guidelines regarding cleanliness.
8. Assists Director of Preschool Services in ensuring the site meets state licensing regulations, Great Start to Quality standards and GSRP guidelines.
9. Completes all appropriate paperwork including but not limited to lesson plans, purchase order requisitions, attendance records and accident reports.
10. Observes and assesses children's growth using formal and informal instruments and maintains a portfolio for each child.
11. Conducts 2 conferences with parents throughout the year.
12. Plans and conducts 2 home visits each year.
13. Supervises classroom assistants and provides input for performance evaluation.
14. Communicates and works closely with GSRP classroom consultant.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk over 60% of the work day in order to supervise children throughout daily activities, walk throughout the school, participate in Gym and Playground activities.
• Must have the physical stamina to care for energetic young children.
• Required to lift (7 -50 pounds), bend, sit on the floor, run and engage in other physical activities.
• Assist with toileting needs

Job Qualifications:

• Comprehensive background check, health and safety training, signed child abuse form.
• CPR and First Aid Training (provided through the program)
• Must be able to adequately carry out all above mentioned job responsibilities.
• Be punctual and in attendance daily.
• Complete all mandatory professional development.

Working Conditions:

• Program hours are 8:00am-4:30pm
• Children in session 7 hours 10 minutes/day
• Monday-Friday

Salary

• 23.96 - 27.84
• Paid holidays, paid time off
• Health benefits
• Pension

Application Procedure: Complete the on-line application and attach the required documents. Direct inquiries to Sara Meier, Director of Preschool Services; MeierS@gpschools.org Please have attached in your application your transcripts, diploma and teaching certificate.

Selection Procedure:

Position will remain open until filled. The successful candidate must meet the State standard for a clear criminal history and provide a comprehensive background check.