GSRP Lead Preschool Teacher – Kindergarten Readiness

Memspa; Michigan; On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph County ISD is seeking a full-time GSRP preschool teacher to instruct at-risk preschool children in preparation for kindergarten under the GSRP curriculum.

The role requires a valid Early Childhood teaching certificate or equivalent, CPR/first aid and the ability to work at a designated site with 190 days of work per year. Home visits and ongoing professional development are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Current Teacher’s Certificate with an Early Childhood Education endorsement (ZA) or ECSE endorsement or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with preschool specialization.
• Significant training in early childhood education or 5+ years as a GSRP Associate Teacher with compliance plan.
• Preferred: 2 semester hours or 3.0 CEUs in child care administration.
• Yearly CPR/AED and first aid certification.
• Maintain all training and documentation before expiration.
• Regular and reliable attendance; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Use computers, software and current technology.
• Effective written communications with parents, families and program data/reports.
• Effective oral communication with children, families and staff.
• Strong organizational skills and professional demeanor.
• Represent GSRP/ISD professionally at all times.
• Engage in continuous professional development.
• Implement High Scope curriculum as required.
• Collaborate with Associate Teacher, EC Specialist and others to plan curriculum.
• Engage with children at their physical level; create a nurturing atmosphere.
• Maintain student confidentiality; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tech literacy

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Professional development

Early Childhood Standards

Team collaboration

Child engagement

Confidentiality

High Scope

Attendance

Education

EC certificate / EC endorsement or ECSE cert or ECE degree

Job description

St. Joseph County ISD is seeking a full-time GSRP preschool teacher to instruct at-risk preschool children in preparation for kindergarten under the GSRP curriculum.

The role requires a valid Early Childhood teaching certificate or equivalent, CPR/first aid and the ability to work at a designated site with 190 days of work per year. Home visits and ongoing professional development are part of the duties.