GSRP Lead Teacher

Milestones Early Learning is seeking qualified candidates to join its team working with children as an GSRP/PREK lead teacher at our Jenison location. Ideal candidates will be caring, dependable, flexible, enthusiastic, motivated, and work well in a team-oriented environment.

The Lead GSRP teacher is responsible for developing, planning, and implementing the classroom activities and curriculum. They will ensure the safety and well-being of all children in their classroom and support their emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs. They will adhere to all Michigan Department of Education guidelines and GSRP, Great Start to Readiness Program requirements and expectations.

Qualifications and Education:

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.

Requirements:

Fingerprints from State of Michigan
Proof of negative T.B. test
Copies of school transcripts or training hours
CPR/First Aid Certified within 90 days of hire
Complete all required trainings as outlined by LARA

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to the following):

Reading, reviewing, and abiding the staff handbook and policies held by Milestones Early Learning
Maintain supervision of children and activities
Plans and leads daily lesson plans
Plans developmentally appropriate activities
Prepares materials daily
Maintains the quality of supplies, equipment, and materials in the classroom
Maintain a clean and orderly room
Prepare children for mealtimes and other transitions
Provide each child’s parent, information of individual activities on a daily basis
Provides parents weekly lesson plans
Completes all required documentation as outlined by GSRP guidelines
Conduct parent-teacher conferences and home visits two times each year
Handle parent grievances and report them to the director
Maintains positive relationships with parents and staff
Routinely assesses development of each child
Communicates with parents and director on changes in child’s behavior
Attend all staff meetings and professional development opportunities
Maintains all necessary records for children and the program
Maintains confidentiality in areas that pertain to children’s records, conferences, staff related and center related matters
Being a role model for children
Valuing and supporting each child and staff member without regard to race, religion, or national origin
Assume any additional duties as directed by the center director or administrative staff
Have dependable transportation
Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children in a classroom
Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual and have minimal absences

Ability Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to accomplish each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read and write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with staff and families. Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of situations daily.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.