GSRP LEAD

Greater Midland; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Midland is seeking a GSRP Lead Teacher to provide high-quality education and care for children in the Early Childhood Education program. The role requires implementing daily routines, planning age-appropriate learning experiences, and supervising assistants to ensure program excellence.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in ECE or a Michigan teaching certificate with ZA/Zs endorsements, plus 24+ hours of professional development annually, and experience working with children.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old.
• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development with a preschool specialization, or a valid Michigan teaching certificate with ZA or Zs endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing assessment, documentation and progress tracking for each child.
• Develop weekly lesson plans aligned with center curriculum.
• Oversee implementation of classroom licensing guidelines and conflict resolution steps.
• Engage with parents/guardians and staff to build relationships.
• Ensure compliance with Michigan licensing requirements.
• Supervise Assistant Teachers, volunteers and interns.

Skills

Classroom experience

Leadership/supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in ECE

Michigan teaching certificate w/ ZA or Zs endorsements

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Early Childhood Education, the GSRP Lead Teacher is responsible for providing high quality education and care to children enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program. This role is responsible for implementing a consistent daily routine, planning and overseeing the execution of age/developmentally appropriate learning opportunities, and managing assistant teachers assigned to their classroom. The GSRP Lead Teacher is expected to model servant leadership, uphold Greater Midland's Purpose and Values, and foster a culture of excellence and integrity throughout the organization.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Maintain persistent assessment, tracking and documentation of activities, progress, milestones, Key Developmental Indicators through COR Advantage. Maintain 100% completion of documentation entered into COR for each child for each assessment period.
• Produce weekly comprehensive lesson plans compliant with center curriculum.
• Consistently implement and oversee the implementation of appropriate conflict resolution steps and classroom licensing guidelines.
• Engage with parents/guardians through written, verbal and social media platforms building healthy relationships with parents/guardians, staff and children.
• Ensure all GSRP guidelines and requirements are met (as applicable).
• Attend RPP meetings/trainings.
• Supervise Assistant Teachers, Volunteers, Co-ops/Interns and ensuring accountability to high quality standards.
• Ensure every child's daily basic needs are met, including but not limited to engaging at child's level, diapering/toileting, food prep/service, supporting personal hygiene practices and support physical, cognitive and social/emotional development.
• Maintain effective scheduling within the classroom including timely updating of scheduling app, managing both scheduled and unexpected time off, and approval of staff time worked and PTO (when applicable).
• Maintain compliance with State of Michigan Licensing at all times.
• Consistently demonstrate leadership behaviors aligned with Greater Midland's Values.

Qualification Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching (transcript will document a major, rather than a minor, in child development or early childhood education) or,
• Possess 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
• Complete 24+ hours of professional development per year
• Experience working with children

Physical Requirements

Regular communication and contact with leadership, other staff, parents or guardians. Bending, twisting and reaching required. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Ability to get up and down from floor/sitting position as required. Ability to walk while pushing stroller/buggy for minimum of 45 minutes.