GSRP Lead Teacher

New Branches Charter Academy strives to provide a positive learning environment, along with a rigorous academic and cultural program where our children learn to become healthy, responsible citizens, life-long learners, and world leaders.

OPEN POSITION: Lead GSRP Teacher

About New Branches Charter Academy: At New Branches Charter Academy (NBCA), our mission is to provide a positive academic and social learning environment for all students. . NCBA is a destination school, located on a 12 acre campus that is known for providing environmentally focused learning experiences and self-sustaining practices through dedication to academic excellence. NBCA knows that teachers are the heart of the school and are surrounded by a support system that is committed to the success of every child.

Qualities Of a Successful Candidate

• A comfortability in an outdoor setting and a knack for creativity and innovation, incorporating hands-on activities, experiential learning, and interactive teaching methods to make environmental/outdoor learning engaging and impactful.
• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.
  
  

Job Goal

To provide instruction to individual or small groups, carry out appropriate classroom activities and maintain a disruption-free environment.

Curriculum & Instruction

As the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teacher, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Accepts responsibility for the achievement of students.
• Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and implementation of personal learning plans of students.
• Develops lesson plans collaboratively with the GSRP Associate Teacher/Instructional Aide and implements the team teaching model as stated in the GSRP grant manual.
• Demonstrates understanding and implementation of the Preschool Program Quality Assessment ("PQA") and the teaching practices described therein.
• Demonstrates understanding and implementation of MDE's Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Prekindergarten.
• Demonstrates understanding and implementation of the BCHS Child Care Licensing Rules.
• Demonstrates effective planning and organization for instruction.
• Selects appropriate materials for implementation of the curriculum and adapts materials and methods to the learning styles and abilities of students.
• Follows the Academy-approved GSRP curriculum and the GSRP grant policies and procedures as the instructional model.
• Uses creative instructional methods and procedures and adapts effectively to unusual situations.
• Motivates students to achieve at their highest level of ability and potential through classroom activities, assignments, relationships, participation and feedback; holds high expectations and demonstrates sensitivity to different learning styles.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy and the community.
• Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating, an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression and student and teacher experiences in large and small groups.
• Effectively implements and uses the Academy approved screening assessment tool and ongoing developmental assessment and is able to explain and interpret the information for parents.
• Effectively uses home visits to introduce the program and staff to the parent, develop collaboration for the child's learning, and gather, or report, assessment data.
  
  

Classroom Management

• Works cooperatively with guardians and generates guardians' confidence.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Promotes responsible citizenship through one's actions as a role model.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair and consistent practices, respect for individual children and the development of responsible citizenship.
  
  

Student Enrollment & Retention

• Shares responsibility for marketing the GSRP Program, and the Academy, in the community.
  
  

Professional Development & Leadership

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and the conditions of success.
• Uses technology effectively for instruction, record keeping, communication and other administrative tasks.
• Shares responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for out-of-class activities important to the operation of the Academy.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional and ethical principles.
• Continually strives to improve classroom methods, teaching techniques and interpersonal relationships.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the Academy.
• Displays pride in being a teacher and a member of the Academy.
• May serve in the role of licensing "Program Director" for the GSRP classroom, as assigned.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.
  
  

For the full job description, please email [email protected]

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Qualifications Include

Minimum Requirements:

• Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rule.
• Shall possess a valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with ZA endorsement, or an Early Childhood-General and ZS endorsement.
• Compliance with all requirements established by DLARA's BCHS.
• Demonstrated competence as a teacher in all areas of focus.
• Ability to use technology as an instructional tool in the classroom, as a means of analyzing academic achievement data and as a tool to aid effective communications.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of and skills working with At-Risk students.
  
  

Start Date: ASAP or Fall of 2025

Work Location: 3662 Poinsettia Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

New Branches Charter Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Environmental Model, New Branches is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding environmental schools within the state. The Environmental Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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