The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Early Childhood Education, the GSRP Lead Teacher is responsible for providing high quality education and care to children enrolled in the Early Childhood Program. This role is responsible for implementing a consistent daily routine, planning and overseeing the execution of age/developmentally appropriate learning opportunities, and managing assistant teachers assigned to their classroom. The GSRP Lead Teacher must maintain high personal standards and adhere to, and carry out, the Purpose and Values of Greater Midland.
Major Job Responsibilities
- Maintain persistent assessment, tracking and documentation of activities, progress, milestones, Key Developmental Indicators through COR Advantage. Maintain 100% completion of documentation entered into COR for each child for each assessment period.
- Produce weekly comprehensive lesson plans compliant with center curriculum.
- Consistently implement and oversee the implementation of appropriate conflict resolution steps and classroom licensing guidelines.
- Engage with parents/guardians through written, verbal and social media platforms building healthy relationships with parents/guardians, staff and children.
- Ensure all GSRP guidelines and requirements are met (as applicable).
- Attend RPP meetings/trainings.
- Supervise Assistant Teachers, Volunteers, Co-ops/Interns and ensuring accountability to high quality standards.
- Ensure every child’s daily basic needs are met, including but not limited to: engaging at child’s level, diapering/toileting, food prep/service, supporting personal hygiene practices and support physical, cognitive and social/emotional development.
- Maintain effective scheduling within the classroom including timely updating of scheduling app, managing both scheduled and unexpected time off, and approval of staff time worked and PTO (when applicable).
- Maintain compliance with State of Michigan Licensing at all times.
- Consistently demonstrate behaviors aligned with Greater Midland Values.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- 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; or
- A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching. The transcript will document a major, rather than a minor, in child development or early childhood education.
- Complete 24+ hours of professional development per year.
- Experience working with children
- TB and Fingerprint clearance required ? CPR/1st Aid Certified
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
- Bending, twisting and reaching required
- Ability to get up and down from floor/sitting position as required
- Ability to walk while pushing stroller/buggy for minimum of 45 minutes
Location
- 2205 Jefferson Ave, Midland MI 48640
Salary
Schedule
- Year-round position; Monday – Friday from 8am to 5pm (can be flexible)
Why You Should Apply
As a full-time (30-40 hrs/wk) employee at Greater Midland, you receive:
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on families while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
- On-the-job training!
- Health Insurance, PTO, holidays, 401k match, life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability, Paid Maternity/Parental Leave and more
- A free family premier membership at any of our centers
- Discounts on Greater Midland programs and services
