GSRP Teacher

Position: GSRP Teacher

Department: Children’s Center

Supervisor: Program Director -YWCA Children’s Center

Compensation Range:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; Typical Business Hours. Occasional evening or weekend work.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Teaches academic and social-emotional skills in a school setting by performing the duties listed below. Teachers plan and implement a healthy, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool children that promote developmental gains toward the attainment of kindergarten readiness skills as defined in the Early Learning Framework and GSRP Implementation Manual, within a MTSS framework. Teacher professionalism in the classroom, with families, the community and with staff serve as a model of excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, or related field preferred. Two-years post-secondary coursework required. CDA minimum.

2. One-year experience working with young children within a licensed or early learning facility.

3. Ability to meet requirements of Bureau of Child and Adult Licensing.

4. Satisfactory response to criminal, child abuse and neglect, and sex offender history checks.

5. Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Must have knowledge of and comply with GSRP Implementation Manual and Procedures, and State of Michigan Licensing for Child Care Centers
2. Creates and implements curriculum/lesson plans incorporating hands-on activities and experiential learning considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels and physical limitations of students
3. Confers with parents, administrators, specialists, social workers and others to implement the individual educational programs (IEPs) for students who are at different learning ability levels
4. Creates a flexible environment that is focused on student success to maximize potential.
5. Utilizes student assessment data to inform whole group, small group, and individualized instruction
6. Implements program assessment tools with fidelity.
7. Establishes effective communication with parents regarding the progress of students and includes them in setting curricular goals for their child
8. Implements Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) in the classroom
9. Maintains accurate and up-to-date child records and lesson plans
10. Assist with delivery of Head Start services as defined by Head Start Performance Standards *
11. Establish a safe, healthy, stimulating and developmentally appropriate learning environment for all children *
12. Implement program curriculum with fidelity
13. Observe and assess children’s development on a regular basis, analyze data and make plans or referrals specific to the needs of the individual child
14. Provide daily direction and oversight to other classroom staff through positive communication, and coaching of desired behaviors and outcomes
15. Build positive relationships with families to promote positive parent/child relationships including family events in the classroom and program, and take-home activities
16. Work with program staff to provide comprehensive services to families and children
17. Work in partnership with associate teacher, KCR4’s Teacher mentor, and Great Start to Quality Coach
18. Regular and consistent attendance
19. Other duties as assigned

Other Skill & Abilities:

Has high expectations for all students Ability to effectively communicate verbally, and non-verbally reflective practitioner willing to be coached Keeps site supervisor up-to-date of classroom status. Ability to efficiently use computer and applicable software. Ability to problem solve. Maintains confidentiality. Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment. Practices safe work habits. Develops and maintains atmosphere of teamwork. Uses equipment and material properly. Understands Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Supervisory Responsibilities: Communicates regularly with and directs the work of an associate teacher.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. YWCA location
2. Off-site location
3. Potential outdoor events
4. Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, some lifting
5. Frequently required to stand
6. Frequently required to walk
7. Frequently required to sit
8. Occasionally required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
9. Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
10. Continually required to talk or hear
11. Frequently required to taste or smell
12. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
13. Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
14. Occasionally work in high, precarious places
15. Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
16. Occasionally/Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions
17. Occasionally exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
18. Occasionally/Frequently exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
19. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually Moderate-Loud.
20. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds / continually lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
21. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision, Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
22. Additional remarks regarding work environment:
23. Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used:

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Orientation to YWCA Personnel Policies, Mission, Purpose and One Imperative.
2. Racial Justice Training
3. CPR, first aid, and blood-borne pathogen certification (within 1 year of hire).
4. Pronoun Training
5. Orientation to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Confidentiality, Mandatory Reporting.
6. Other appropriate training and in-service which will occur during employment.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read the foregoing job description and understand the responsibilities of the job. I agree that I am able to perform the essential duties of this position.

Employee Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _______________

Supervisor Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _______________

HR Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: _______________