GSRP Preschool Teacher (Fremont, Grant, White Cloud, locations)

NEWAYGO COUNTY RESA; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a GSRP Preschool Teacher for various locations. The teacher will develop and implement curriculum, assess and document children's progress, and work collaboratively with families and staff. This full-time role requires a valid Michigan teaching certificate and a passion for early childhood education.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Teacher must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Experience in preschool education is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a positive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct educational activities for preschool-aged children.
• Maintain records and documentation of children's development.
• Coordinate with parents and staff for effective learning outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Child Development Knowledge

Planning and Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education

Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement

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Department: Intervention and Prevention Services

General Functions

The GSRP Preschool Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, evaluating, and instructing child development/school readiness skills as assessed appropriate to the needs of the children enrolled in the program. The preschool teacher will also teach all programming and related functions relevant to the developmental/educational program for the child enrollees in his/her classroom; and integrate all required components in accordance with the NC RESA preschool curriculum and philosophy.

Required Qualifications

• a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement; or

• a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a valid child development associate credential (CDA); or

• a bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education with specialization in preschool teaching. The transcript will document a major, rather than a minor, in child development.

Essential duties shall include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a working knowledge of expected performance standards, especially related to child development and its integration within the NC RESA early childhood curriculum and assessments, and systems utilized within the program.

• Maintain primary responsibility for the lesson planning, environment, data collection and record keeping associated with highest quality developmental/educational programming for the preschool aged children in his/her center based classroom.

• Maintain primary responsibility for the effective involvement of teaching team partners within the planning, provision, coordination, data collection and record keeping associated with highest quality early childhood center based programming.

• Conduct ongoing diagnosis, observation, and review of all children enrolled in the program; including documentation of such in CMS with ongoing anecdotal records for each child.

• Participate in Enrollment Screens • Attend and implement Individualized Education Plan’s as recommended by NC RESA Special Education staff.

• Meet with Early Childhood Specialists as needed to ensure quality programming for special needs students. • Schedule four (4) parent/family activities with educational/literacy focus.

• State Pre-K teachers Schedule three (3) home visits and one conference in addition to initial conference at screening for the purpose of: 1) orienting the parent/child to the program, reviewing the child’s and or family’s needs, and assessing the developmental goals for each child; 2) discussing the child’s developmental progress toward meeting specific goals and the essential 2 GSRP Preschool Teacher outcomes for each child and to plan ways the parent can assist with learning; 3) evaluating the program with the parent and discussing placement for the following year. These will be conducted within the allotted time, and according to the outlined expectations, as defined within the annual program calendar.

• Maintain up to date progress documentation in CMS.

• Maintain an ongoing home-school communication system/newsletter that provides updates on classroom happenings/activities/lessons and relationships to essential outcomes.

• Coordinate the ordering and inventory of all supplies and special equipment for use in the classroom.

• Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and other scheduled program activities relevant to the child development needs of enrolled children.

• Assist in the ongoing monitoring and assessment of the entire program and provide input into the planning for continuous improvement.

• Design and/or assist in the development of required forms and/or record keeping systems and maintain files of required records, reports, and program information.

• Complete all required reports and records on time and submit them on time and in a professional manner.

• Arrange for classroom facilities and substitutes as required.

• Work closely with the other preschool teachers and with the district kindergarten teachers in the coordination of philosophy, materials, and proper sequencing of skills development.

• Be responsible for the professional effectiveness of the classroom teaching team.

• Maintain and submit paperwork, receipts, records in accordance with NC RESA’s systems of operations.

• Maintain a continuous updating of knowledge and experience related to early childhood best practices, child development stages, High/Scope, and other related areas.

• Maintain educational and health credentials and files as necessary.

• Act as a resource, if needed, to employees, students and the general public visiting the NC RESA.

• Possess knowledge of NC RESA’s organization, mission, and philosophy.

• Perform other duties deemed appropriate by the Executive Director of Intervention and Prevention Services.

Relationships and Other Duties

The GSRP Preschool Teacher shall be directly responsible to the Executive Director of Intervention and Prevention Services and shall demonstrate commitment to the mission of the Newaygo County RESA through:

• adherence to and enforcement of agency policies and administrative regulations,

• performance resulting in quality outcomes,

• performance resulting in internal and external consumer satisfaction,

• continuous personal and professional improvement and development,

• positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and consumers,

• continuously improving performance through internal and external evaluation,

• exhibiting the mental/physical ability and stamina to meet essential duties of the position, and

• supporting the agency and department in the Continuous Improvement Plan.

Other Required Skills

• able to communicate effectively (language skills).

• ability to work with mathematical concepts (mathematical skills).

• able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (reasoning skills).

• physically able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job (physical demands).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• general classroom setting; the noise level in this position varies.

Terms of Employment

• salaried/contracted employee (exempt)

• school year position; 7.5 hours per day

• position covered by administrative regulations

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The RESA does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination or harassment in any program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment, as required by Title IX and other applicable law, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity/expression), marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.

NC RESA reserves the right to alter/amend this job description at any time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education

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