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Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Teachers are responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing, and instructing a classroom of 4-year-old students with current early childhood teaching techniques. The teacher is also responsible for maintaining program quality as required for Great Start to Quality and the Classroom Coach assessment, student and program documentation as outlined in the GSRP Implementation Manual, DHHS licensing guidelines, as well as recommendations by Early Childhood Contact and Early Childhood Specialist, and all other GSRP grant requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) 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.

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience with early childhood/preschool children, particularly with at-risk children
• Training and experience with research-based preschool curricula with knowledge of Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-K (ECSQ-PK)
• Certification in CPR and First Aid
• Knowledge of current research on early childhood literacy.
• Knowledge of the Classroom Coach Assessment and its relationship to quality experiences for young children
• Skill in providing effective learning experiences that foster academic growth in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Work effectively, make decisions, and problem-solve collaboratively within a team
• Work well with diverse families and engage parents as full partners in their child's learning
• Ability to act as a resource person for families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and teachers
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills

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Responsibilities:

• Implement developmentally appropriate instruction for children using a research-based curriculum in a team-teaching environment
• Create and update anecdotal records and portfolios for each child
• Consider the associate teacher an essential member of the teaching team
• Collaborate with the associate teacher in planning, team meetings, troubleshooting, and decision-making
• Participate in home visits with associate teacher to partner with parents to meet the educational needs of their children
• Schedule a minimum of four parent/family activity events
• Participate in district recruitment efforts, including open houses and round-ups, and assist in student enrollment
• Follow the daily schedule as outlined in the curriculum and GSRP guidelines
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children and provide age-appropriate instructional support
• Meet with an Early Childhood Specialist as needed to ensure quality programming and maintain a high-quality program
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities as requested
• Empower the associate teacher to monitor behavior and support the educational process in the classroom
• Organize and maintain records for grant and licensing purposes
• Complete required progress reports and other paperwork
• Maintain inventory of classroom equipment, materials, and supplies
• Develop newsletters and informational materials for families
• Able to work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home visits, recruitment events, open house

• Perform other duties as assigned

   

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