Contact Person: Melissa Petty

Job Location:
Wyandotte Early Childhood Center
2609 10th St, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Job Description:

Wyandotte Great Start Readiness Program
GSRP Lead Teacher Posting

TITLE: GSRP Lead Teacher

SUMMARY: The GSRP Lead Teacher is assigned to and responsible for a GSRP preschool class at the Wyandotte Public Schools Early Childhood Center. Along with the Associate Teacher and Teacher Assistant, the Lead Teacher will provide an appropriate and safe climate; establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behaviors, attitudes and social skills by teaching and reinforcing PBIS expectations; and plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons in accordance with State guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities across all learning domains
• Work collaboratively with teaching team to:
o create a welcoming and effective learning environment.
o support challenging behaviors o maintain the classroom environment day to day
• Provide support and guidance to the Associate Teacher and Teacher Assistant to lead small groups, collect assessment information, and support the needs of all students.
• Conduct home visits and family conferences as required.
• Communicate regularly with families and promote parent participation and involvement in the program.
• Maintain, complete and adhere to deadlines for all necessary records.
• Participate in professional development.
• Maintains current MDE teacher certification as applicable.
• Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with teaching team, program staff, students, and families.
• Develop and maintain a positive coaching relationship with the program’s Early Childhood Consultant.
• Work collaboratively with Special Services staff and the teaching team to collect data and implement support plans for students as necessary.
• Ensure licensing ratios are maintained.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Wyandotte Public Schools, the Early Childhood Center, the Great Start Readiness Program, and State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Guidelines.
• Other related assigned duties as needed by the Director of Early Childhood Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with a specialization in preschool teaching. A valid Michigan teaching certificate with a ZA or ZS endorsement is preferred.
2. Must have, or be able to obtain, CPR and First Aid certification.
3. Must pass a Comprehensive Background Check.
4. Knowledge of HighScope Curriculum and COR Advantage is preferred.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
The GSRP Lead Teacher reports directly to the Director of Early Childhood Education and works cooperatively with other early childhood staff within the Early Childhood Program.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Work Year: end of August – beginning of June.
• Work Week: Monday – Friday, 7:45am – 3:45pm; 40 hours/week
• This is an at-will, contracted position through a third party contractor.
• Base salary: $26.44 per hour.
• Holidays and sick days per annual Work Agreement.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.

Please submit letter of introduction, resume, and letter of recommendation to: Melissa Petty, Director of Early Childhood Education: Email: pettym@wy.k12.mi.us

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

Wyandotte Public Schools reserves the right to change this posting. In compliance with Federal & State Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, height, weight, national origin, genetic information, marital status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.

Closing Date for Job:  01/31/2025