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George Preschool mission is to provide high quality child care in a safe, nurturing and fun learning environment.
We will provide developmentally appropriate programs that focus on each child’s growth and development physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively for children of all ages.
Our goal is to provide exceptional care for children and their parents in a traditional preschool setting.
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George Preschool offers the Great Start To Readiness Program (GSRP), funded by the State of Michigan, to families who qualify.
The Lead Teacher position we are looking to fill would be within the GSRP classroom.
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*The GSRP Lead Teacher position will be expected to maintain the required records to ensure grant compliance with the GISD and meet licensing guidelines.
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*The GSRP Lead Teacher is responsible for working as a team in providing a quality educational program for preschool children through planning, assessing and instructing students and their families.
This person will:*
* *Develop daily lesson plans and provide children with developmentally appropriate experiences.
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* *Document children's daily progress by observing and recording anecdotal notes using the Children Observation Record (COR).
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* *Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, development and physical health.
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* *Support student growth physically, emotionally, and developmentally.
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* *Communicate with parents daily in person, through phone, text, ClassTag app and regarding children, their growth and development.
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* *Create and publish lesson plans, weekly classroom updates and a monthly newsletter.
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* *Meet with parents & families to discuss an individual child's progress and needs, determining the best ways to promote their learning and development through (2) home visits, (2) parent/teacher conferences and (2-3) family involvement events (sometimes after school hours) scheduled throughout the school year.
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*Qualifications:*
* *Experience teaching preschool aged children is preferred.
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* *Experience with HighScope Curriculum, COR Advantage is preferred.
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* *Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
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* *Demonstrates a strong work ethic with dependable, reliable and consistent daily attendance.
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* *Must be able to obtain Michigan Child Care Licensing Background Check clearance (including fingerprinting).
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* *Must be able to obtain a tuberculosis (TB) test report showing evidence that staff member is free from communicable tuberculosis.
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* *Have, or be willing to successfully obtain, current CPR and First Aid.
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* *Must be protective of sensitive/confidential information of children and their families.
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*Requirements: A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood -General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement *_*OR*_ *Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development *_*or*_ *Childhood Education with a specialization in preschool teaching.
The transcript will document a major, rather than a minor, in child development or early childhood education.
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George Preschool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.
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00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Professional development assistance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
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George Preschool is following the Genesee County Health Departments continuously changing COVID-19 mandates, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated.
Experience:
* Preschool: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
* Teaching Certification or Early Childhood Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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