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GSRP Lead Teacher

Kid Connections, West McNichols Road, Detroit, MI, USA

Job Type

Full Time

About the Role

As a GSRP Lead Teacher, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide group instruction and individualized prescriptive programming for each child.

• Monitor the development of each child's skills using the GOLD assessment tool.

• Assist in the assessment of language development, fine motor, gross motor, cognitive development,
emotional and social development.

• Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, student files/records (e.g. instructional materials, cleaning
work areas/playground., etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing reliable information and/or ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.

• Implement academic, behavior, health and nutrition plans (e.g. literacy activities, stories, songs,
math/science activities, art, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the High Scope
curriculum’s established regulations and/or performance standards.

• Develop and maintain an appropriate relationship with parents and inform them of the student's
progress.

• Organize and plan activities with the associate teacher.

• Participate in extracurricular activities that are a part of the total educational experience for all children.

• Participate in program committees designed to improve/enhance the overall program.

• Conduct parent conferences and in-home visits per GSRP guidelines.

• Support the completion of all required paperwork/reporting in conjunction with Supervisor.

Requirements

  • A valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Early Childhood endorsement (ZA/ZS) OR

  • A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

  • Minimum CDA certificate


  • At least two years of experience working with pre-school students preferred.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and parents.


  • Excellent oral and written skills.


  • Demonstrated organizational skills.


  • Familiar with Teaching Strategies of Creative Curriculum

About the Company

We are a full-service child care center committed to providing the best quality of care to children from the earliest days of infancy through adolescence, by partnering with families and guiding them through every step of the way. We are here to provide the highest quality of care in a nurturing and academically stimulating environment where your child is encouraged to learn, grow and develop their skills.

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