GSRP Lead Teacher

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teacher

Full-time, non-union, at-will position

POSITION SUMMARY: The GSRP lead teacher is responsible for working as a team member in providing a quality educational program for preschool children by planning, assessing, and instructing 4-year-old students.   The position includes maintaining required records to ensure grant compliance and meet licensing guidelines.  The lead teacher promotes a collaborative relationship with families.  This position is located within the Port Huron Area School District.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required - Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an Early Childhood (ZA or ZS) endorsement or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development; Certification in CPR and First Aid

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching experience with early childhood/preschool children
• Training and experience with research-based preschool curricula with knowledge of Early Childhood Standards of Quality
• Knowledge of current research on early childhood literacy and training in the Prek Literacy Essentials
• Provide learning experiences that foster academic growth in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Work effectively, make decisions, and problem solve collaboratively within a team teaching model
• Work well with diverse families and engage parents as full partners in their child’s learning
• Ability to act as a resource for families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and teachers 
• Regular predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
• Strong background in the use of technology including Google suite, Microsoft suite, and social media tools

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement developmentally-appropriate instruction for children using research-based curriculum
• Follow the daily schedule as outlined in the curriculum and GSRP guidelines
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children
• Meet with Early Childhood Specialist to ensure quality programming
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities
• Collaborate with the associate teacher in planning, team meetings and decision-making
• Empower the associate teacher to support classroom instruction
• Participate in home visits to meet the educational needs of all children
• Organize and maintain records for grant and licensing purposes
• Create and update anecdotal records and portfolios for each child
• Complete required progress reports and other paperwork
• Participate in district recruitment efforts, including open houses and round-ups
• Maintain inventory of classroom equipment, materials and supplies
• Schedule and implement parent/family activities
• Provide informational materials for families
• Work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home visits, recruitment events, open house(s)
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employee must be capable of performing physical demands of the job, including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for long periods.  The work environment has a raised noise level.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by those assigned to this position.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Administration reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment Date:                Pending approval by the Board of Education and satisfactory completion of                                                                           pre-employment drug screen and criminal history checks.  This program and related                                                         positions are conditional upon approval of Child Care Program Licensing.

Employment Type:               Full time, 185 days per year, 7.5 hours per day

Salary & Fringes:                   $45,242 - $46,432 based on experience; single subscriber health (or cash in lieu), single                                                       subscriber dental and vision, State of Michigan retirement, paid leave

PROCEDURE:                          Complete the online application at www.sccresa.org.  

QUESTIONS:

Nikki Sygit, Human Resources Department

St. Clair County RESA

499 Range Road

PO Box 1500

Marysville, Michigan 48040

FAX: 810.364.5235                                                                                          

Salary : $45,242 - $46,432