GSRP Lead Teacher Great Start Readiness Program

Requirements

Required Qualifications · Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development OR a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with a valid Michigan teaching certificate and a ZS (Early Childhood) or ZA (Early Childhood General and Special Education) endorsement or willing to be on a compliance plan · Experience working with preschool-aged children. · Ability to meet GSRP Lead Teacher requirements per the Michigan Department of Education. · Strong communication and interpersonal skills. · Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative teaching team.

Preferred

• · Knowledge of the COR Advantage assessment tool. · Experience in implementing GSRP programming. The Goddard School Lead Teacher Responsibilities ​A lead teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment · Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom · Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom · Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair · Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s) · Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times · Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements · Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately · Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present · Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities · Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures · Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence · Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child · Create a multi-cultural learning environment · Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning · Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning · Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty · Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children · Create a print-rich environment in order for children to learn about books, literature and writing · Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks · Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities · Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play · Integrate GSI-approved resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance · Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy · Plan and implement activities to develop children’s self-esteem and social skills · Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security · Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling · Respect cultural and ethnic diversity Establish positive and effective family relations · Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty · Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences · Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children’s learning experiences · Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child · Maintain a portfolio for each child · Maintain the classroom Parent Board Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs · Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities · Build teamwork · Develop lesson plans · Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards · Perform child observations and document in their portfolios · Use assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children’s Progress) Maintain professional commitment · Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives · Support a code of ethical conduct · Pursue professional development/continuing education · Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities ​ RELEVANT COURSEWORK § Child Development § Human Growth and Development § Educational Psychology § Child Psychology §
• Methods: Age Birth to 8 years § Children’s Literature § Developmental Assessment of Young Children § Measurement and Evaluation § Nutrition § Health and Safety § Child Care Administration §
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• Teaching: Kindergarten; 1st Grade; 2nd Grade If you’re an energetic, nurturing person looking for a supportive and fun workplace, join us! Our School offers a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities, helping every child become a joyful, confident learner ready for success in school and life.

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