GSRP Teacher - Early Childhood

Summary Oakland Early Learning Center must provide an excellent education to all of our students consistent with the mission, vision, and goals of the center and with the core values of Summit Management Consulting. The GSRP lead teacher is responsible for working as a team member in providing a quality educational program for preschool children by planning, assessing, and instructing 4-year-old students. The position includes maintaining required records to ensure grant compliance and meet licensing guidelines. The lead teacher promotes a collaborative relationship with families. Responsibilities Implement developmentally-appropriate instruction for children using research-based curriculum. Implement Positive Behavior Intervention (PBIS). Follow the daily schedule as outlined in the curriculum and GSRP guidelines. Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children. Meet with Early Childhood Specialist to ensure quality programming. Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities. Collaborate with the associate teacher in planning, team meetings and decision-making. Empower the associate teacher to support classroom instruction. Participate in home visits to meet the educational needs of all 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. Maintain inventory of classroom equipment, materials and supplies. Schedule and implement parent/family activities. Provide informational materials for families. Work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home visits, recruitment events, open house(s). Perform other duties as assigned. General Expectations Conduct yourself in a professional manner – demonstrating competence in your area of responsibilities and extending respect and courtesy to coworkers. This position demands an exceptional attendance routine, including consistently arriving early to set the tone for the day and staying after to plan or support students. Adhere to all Oakland Early Learning Center employee policies as well as expectations outlined in the handbooks. Conduct yourself in accordance with the mission, vision, and goals of Oakland Early Learning Center, as well as the core values of Summit Management. This will foster mutually beneficial relationships and promote a spirit of excellence in our endeavors. Evaluation All employees are evaluated based on the performance of their primary responsibilities and their adherence to the general expectations outlined in the job descriptions. It is also expected that each employee do their part to maintain a spirit of team unity and cooperation. Each employee can expect to be observed and provided with immediate feedback frequently throughout the school-year. Supervisory Responsibilities There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position. Competencies Leadership. Time management. Positive communication skills; able to relate to students, parents, and staff. Behavior modification skills. Classroom management. Word, Excel, Power point, Email skills. Positive reinforcement skills. Punctuality, exemplary attendance. Knowledge of and ability to follow federal and state safety regulations. Ability to work as a team. Understanding and ability to incorporate student learning styles. Mastery of assigned subject of instruction. Required Experience and Education Applicants must hold 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. Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a specialization in preschool teaching. Preferences A great preschool teacher should possess an understanding of small children and find teaching them a pleasure. Patience, perseverance, excellent communication, interpersonal skills, a calm nature and kindness are required. Work Environment This job operates in a classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and projectors. Equal Employment Opportunity Summit Management Consulting, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The company complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws and prohibits workplace harassment based on protected characteristics. Physical Demands The position requires regular talking and hearing. It is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment has a raised noise level. Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Summit Management Consulting, LLC