Lead GSRP Teacher

Caterpillar Corner, LLC; Holt (MI); On-site; USD 47,800 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Signing bonus

Training & development

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Caterpillar Corner, LLC in Michigan seeks a Great Start Readiness Program Teacher responsible for planning, assessing and instructing 4‑year‑olds, following GSRP guidelines and DHS licensing.

The role requires a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood endorsement (ZA/ZS), CPR/First Aid, and experience with at‑risk preschool children. Salary ranges from $47,800 to $56,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood (ZA or ZS) endorsement.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience with at‑risk preschool children.
• Experience with research‑based preschool curricula.
• Ability to work with diverse families and engage parents as partners.

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally‑appropriate instruction using research‑based curriculum.
• Follow the daily schedule per curriculum and GSRP guidelines.
• Screen and assess children; provide age‑appropriate instructional support.
• Maintain high‑level PQA rating with Early Childhood Specialist support.
• Collaborate in planning, meetings, troubleshooting, and decision‑making.
• Engage families through home visits and parent activities.
• Organize records for grant and licensing purposes and complete required reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Flexibility

Parent engagement

Education

Associate Degree in early childhood/child related field

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Position Summary

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing 4‑year olds, based on the needs of each child, and the requirements of the GSRP grant. The teacher is also responsible for maintaining program quality and documentation as outlined in the GSRP Implementation Manual, Preschool Program Quality Assessment (PQA), and DHS licensing guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood (ZA or ZS) endorsement

Qualifications

• Teaching experience with early childhood/preschool children, particularly with at‑risk children
• Training and experience with research‑based preschool curricula with knowledge of Early Childhood
• Certification in CPR and First Aid
• Minimum Associate Degree in a child related field
• Work effectively, make decisions, and problem solve collaboratively within a team
• Work well with diverse families and engage parents as full partners in their child’s learning
• Ability to act as a resource person for families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and teachers

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally‑appropriate instruction for children using research‑based curriculum
• Follow the daily schedule as outlined in the curriculum and GSRP guidelines
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children and provide age‑appropriate instructional support
• Meet with Early Childhood Specialist as needed to ensure quality programming and maintain a high‑level PQA rating
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities as requested
• Consider the associate teacher an essential member of the teaching team
• Collaborate with the associate teacher in planning, team meetings, troubleshooting, and decision‑making
• Empower the associate teacher to monitor behavior and support the educational process in the classroom
• Participate in home visits with associate teacher to partner with parents to meet the educational needs of their children
• Organize and maintain records for grant and licensing purposes
• Create and update anecdotal records and portfolios for each child
• Complete required progress reports and other paperwork
• Participate in district recruitment efforts, including open houses and round‑ups, and assist in student selection
• Maintain inventory of classroom equipment, materials and supplies
• Schedule parent/family activities
• Develop newsletters and informational materials for families
• Able to work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home visits, recruitment events, open house
• Perform other duties as assigned

Conditions of Employment

Employment Date: August 25, 2023 – June 14th, 2024

Employment Type: Salary & Fringes – Full time, Contract position, at‑will position

Annual Salary: $47,800-$56,000; Medical, Dental and vision benefits