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GSRP Lead Teacher, Childcare Administrator and Executive Director

General Position Summary

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in developing and implementing a program of activities that promotes the social, emotional and physical development of each child enrolled in accordance to the requirements of the GSRP grant. The duties and responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the Lead Teacher.

Job Responsibilities:

The Great Start Readiness Program is Michigan’s preschool program for four year old children who have factors such as low incomes that might put them at risk for school success. This is a very high quality early childhood program that follows all rules and regulations of the Michigan Department of Education. This position requires one who is a personable and dependable person with a strong work ethic.

Assist Lead Teacher in 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
Work with individual and small groups of students
Collaborate with the lead teacher in planning, team meetings, troubleshooting, and decision-making
Assist with monitoring behavior and support the educational process in the classroom
Participate in home visits with lead 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

Qualifications:

An associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent;
A valid classroom CDA credential; or
An existing 120 Hour approval.
Must be creative and love children and want to see them succeed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Criminal background clearance
TB & DHS Clearance

Hours:
Full-Time with work hours between 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $26,000 for a 10 month contract

TO APPLY: e-mail tamiem@stoneschurch.com to receive application or pick-up and return completed application and resume to:

New Genesis Learning Center

1225 W Paterson St

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007

Attention: Tamie Moran