PreK Lead Teacher GSRP

Job Description

Job Description

GSRP Lead Teacher

• Open

POSITION TITLE: LEAD Teacher

DEPARTMENT: GSRP – 4 year program, Education

REPORTS TO: Director

SUPERVISES: N/A

I. JOB SUMMARY/ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing learning environment for children

and their parents. The Teacher develops and implements individual educational plans for

children, which help them to develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a

manner appropriate to their stage of development and to ensure they are school ready. The

Teacher works collaboratively with the Assistant Teacher and volunteers, and always provides

active supervision for all children.

II. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education, or equivalent

coursework

• Two years of experience working with preschool-aged children preferred

• Personal qualifications: emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of

the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal

hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities

• Work independently and provide guidance and direction to team members

• Knowledge of GSRP Performance Standards and Michigan Department of Education

Licensing Regulations

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Reliable transportation is required

• Must take a leadership role in the classroom

III. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Always supervise and monitor children and respond appropriately to crisis or

emergency situations as they occur

• Establish a positive classroom climate

• Guide the behavior of children in positive, effective ways

• Follow a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences, work

time, music

and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals

and effective transitions between activities

• Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization,

and choice-making; ask open-ended questions and follow-up questions to promote

further thinking skills

• Use outdoor time as an extension of the classroom; assure the playground is safe

• Release children only to individuals with appropriate signed consent

• Plan and implement learning experiences that promote all developmental areas,

including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy and

phonemic, print, numeric awareness, and language-including English as a second

language if applicable

• Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of

the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children

• Eat with and assist children in the development of social and self-help skills, and sound

nutritional practices

• Sanitize classroom equipment/toys regularly as required by policy

• Complete daily health and safety classroom checklist

• Support the role of the families as the first and primary teacher of their child

• Conduct the required parent/teacher conferences and home visits for the purpose of

assessment and support, and share information on classroom and educational

strategies at school and at home

• Adapt lesson plans to meet the individual goals for children

• Monitor for and report child abuse

• Assist with inventory of equipment and supplies

• Ensure all developmental screenings are completed within 45 days of enrollment

• Use appropriate observation and ongoing assessment, and tracking to ensure positive

child outcomes

• Maintain ongoing anecdotal notes to monitor children’s individual development

• Input COR notes into the database system within the timeline set by the program

• Maintain adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information.

• Complete required documentation of relevant activities and submit records and reports

in a timely and accurate manner

• Stay abreast of current issues and trends by participating in grantee-sponsored training.

center pre-service and in-service training, and other continuing education, career, and

professional development opportunities; read and review regulations and other

resources

• Conduct 2 home visit and parent teacher conferences*

• Must be willing to do monthly newsletters for the parents

• Perform other duties as assigned

IV. WORKING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids or tissues; Possible exposure to communicable

diseases; Job may require lifting to 45 pounds, sitting, standing, walking, squatting, kneeling,

climbing, and bending for periods of time

V. CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND ETHICAL CONDUCT:

• All staff will use data to help achieve program goals; apply techniques and strategies

that promote a culture of learning; identify and address gaps that continuously improve

our programs

• All personnel of ABLCCC GSRP must adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics and incorporate

Continuous Quality Improvement efforts into their everyday performance

• All GSRP ABLCCC employees must adhere to the federal regulations and requirements

for Wayne Resa operations including the Program Performance Standards, licensing

regulations, and the NAEYC Code of Conduct

• Demonstrate and actively promote an understanding and commitment to the mission

and values of ABLCCC Inc. GSRP Services

• Attend all trainings and or conferences online, in person to meet the State and Wayne

Resa, ABLCCC GSRP

Above & Beyond Learning Child Care Center offers age-appropriate programs that inspire and excite young minds. Our mission is to provide a healthy, safe and clean environment for our youth. By engaging children in both individual and group activities, we foster their innate ability to absorb, retain, and love learning. These positive influences and healthy attitudes will stay with your child for a lifetime.

Company Description

Above & Beyond Learning Child Care Center offers age-appropriate programs that inspire and excite young minds. Our mission is to provide a healthy, safe and clean environment for our youth. By engaging children in both individual and group activities, we foster their innate ability to absorb, retain, and love learning. These positive influences and healthy attitudes will stay with your child for a lifetime.