Teacher - Early Childhood / Pre-Kindergarten

About the position

The Classroom Teacher is responsible for working as an instructional team leader to create world-class learning experiences rich with engaging activities which support all preschooler's academic and social emotional growth. Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following: Work cooperatively and collaboratively with the building staff to insure that PreK services are totally integrated in the assigned building. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other PreK staff to insure that PreK instructional model is carried out uniformly throughout classrooms. Insure that PreK classroom meets or exceeds all licensing and Program Quality Assessment criteria and participate in Great Start to Quality QRIS survey. Maintain all records in accordance with Child Licensing and Great Start Readiness Program Implementation Manual. Demonstrate leadership skills by partnering with assigned paraprofessional creating an instructional team to achieve classroom curriculum development and delivery while supporting every child's academic and social emotional growth. Participate in collaborative planning with peers, Communities of Practice meetings, and EC MTSS team as needed. Be excited to set instructional goals with parents by providing 2 home visits to each child enrolled in the classroom. Provide educational opportunities monthly for parents of PreK students to engage in with their child. Participate in 16 hours of on-going training yearly to meet childcare licensing regulations. Accept and accomplish other duties as assigned from the Early Childhood Dept. GRPS.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with the building staff to insure that PreK services are totally integrated in the assigned building.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other PreK staff to insure that PreK instructional model is carried out uniformly throughout classrooms.
• Insure that PreK classroom meets or exceeds all licensing and Program Quality Assessment criteria and participate in Great Start to Quality QRIS survey.
• Maintain all records in accordance with Child Licensing and Great Start Readiness Program Implementation Manual.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by partnering with assigned paraprofessional creating an instructional team to achieve classroom curriculum development and delivery while supporting every child's academic and social emotional growth.
• Participate in collaborative planning with peers, Communities of Practice meetings, and EC MTSS team as needed.
• Set instructional goals with parents by providing 2 home visits to each child enrolled in the classroom.
• Provide educational opportunities monthly for parents of PreK students to engage in with their child.
• Participate in 16 hours of on-going training yearly to meet childcare licensing regulations.
• Accept and accomplish other duties as assigned from the Early Childhood Dept. GRPS.

Requirements

• A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement, Birth-K, or PK-3 endorsement; or
• A bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to acquire.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Benefits

• Salary determined by the collective bargaining agreement and a comprehensive benefits package.