| Position Title: |
Lead Teacher - Great Start to Readiness Program |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids (Main Campus) |
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| Department: |
51500 - Early Learning Center
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| Advertised Salary: |
$38,000 (Includes a comprehensive benefit package including, sick, vacation, and holiday pay as well as medical insurance, and retirement opportunities). |
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| FLSA: |
Exempt |
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| Temporary/Continuing: |
Continuing |
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| Part-Time/Full-Time: |
Full-Time |
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| Union Group: |
N/A |
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| Term of Position: |
10 Month |
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| At Will/Just Cause: |
Just Cause |
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| Summary of Position: |
• Ensure classroom operations meet all Early Learning Center and Great Start to Readiness Program (GSRP) regulations, policies, and procedures. |
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| Position Type: |
Staff |
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| Required Education: |
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field as defined in the State of Michigan Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers R. 400.8122. or the equivalency as detailed in the State of Michigan Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers R. 400.8122 (6) by time of appointment.
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| Required Work Experience: |
• Three years work experience working in a structured early childhood environment.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in managing challenging and/or stressful situations. |
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| Required Licenses and Certifications: |
• Current First-aid and CPR (child and adult) or ability to obtain by time of appointment.
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| Physical Demands: |
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Inclement Weather
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: |
• Previous work experience in a state and/or federally funded early childhood program.
• Prior supervisory and/or coaching experience in a child care program.
• Prior experience with High Scope curriculum. |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
• Ensure all Center and GSRP regulations are upheld in all areas of classroom operations.
• Coordinate, monitor, and report parent involvement and in-kind contributions.
• Lead the development and implementation of an anti-biased and culturally sensitive curriculum based in NAEYC "best practices".
• Coordinate assessment practices including observation, anecdotal notes. screening, child portfolios, outcomes and goals.
• Coordinate family engagement for assigned classroom such as special events, Brightwheel parent communication tool, newsletters, zoom meetings, etc.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Develop and coordinate plans with Family Support Specialist, families, and outside agencies to support children with special needs.
• Prepare and implement a minimum of 2 home visits, and 2 parent conferences each academic year.
• Assist in the selection of classroom personnel.
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate assigned classroom personnel.
• Work with administrators in preparation of program assessment, grant activities, accreditation and quality review procedures.
• Maintain updated MiRegistry membership and required annual training
• Reports directly to program Manager.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. |
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| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: |
• Maintain positive working relationships with academic programs participating in center activities by providing observation opportunities.
• Represent Center and University at committee and/or community functions as needed..
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| Skills and Abilities: |
• Coordinate with classroom staff developmentally appropriate lesson plans for assigned classroom and children.
• Demonstrate proficiency in managing challenging and/or stressful situations.
• Ability to lead a team-focused environment making sound decisions and judgements.
• Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
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| Required Documents: |
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript 1
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| Optional Documents: |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field as defined in the State of Michigan Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers R. 400.8122. or the equivalency as detailed in the State of Michigan Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers R. 400.8122 (6) by time of appointment.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. |
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Initial Application Review Date:
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November 17, 2024 |
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| Open Until Position is Filled?: |
Yes |
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Posting Close Date:
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| EEO Statement: |
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. |
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