Teacher - Great Start to Readiness Program
Job no: 497191
Position type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Division/Equivalent: D - Admin and Finance
School/Unit: 51 - Aux
Department/Office: 51500 - Early Learning Center
Categories: Administrative, Staff
| Position Title: | Teacher - Great Start to Readiness Program | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
| Department: |
51500 - Early Learning Center |
|
| Advertised Salary: | $32,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements. | |
| Benefits: |
Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. |
|
| FLSA: | Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Continuing | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Full-Time | |
| Union Group: | N/A | |
| Term of Position: | 10 Month | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | Just Cause | |
| Summary of Position: | • Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to; providing responsible teaching, supervision, and management of the GSRP blended classroom in conjunction with overall Center policies and procedures. | |
| Position Type: | Staff | |
| Required Education: | All candidates must be at least 19 years of age and have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). In addition candidates must meet one of the approved options (A, B or C) as defined in rule R 400.8210 (5) and (6) found in the MiLEAP Child Care Licensing Rules Option A:1 year of experience and 3 hours of MiRegistry approved training in each of the following: (a) Program Management. (b) Observation, documentation, and assessment. (c) Teaching and learning. AND 6 hours of MiRegistry approved training in any of the following areas: (a) Interactions and Guidance, (b) Challenging Behaviors, (c) Trauma Informed Practices. Or Option B: 6 months minimum experience and 6 semester hours, 9 CEUs, or a combination to equal 90 clock hours of coursework in: Child Care Administration, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, A Child-Related Field. Up to 30 hours of MiRegistry approved training may be used to meet these requirements. OR Option C: 6 months minimum experience and One of the following: A valid child development associate credential, Montessori credential, Infant Family Associate Credential, Associate degree or higher in any field of study. AND 3 hours of MiRegistry approved training in each of the following: (d) Program Management. (e) Observation, documentation, and assessment. (f) Teaching and learning. AND 6 hours of MiRegistry approved training in any of the following areas: (d) Interactions and Guidance. (e) Challenging Behaviors. (f) Trauma Informed Practices. |
|
| Required Work Experience: | • Two years work experience working in a structured early childhood environment. • Demonstrated proficiency in managing challenging and/or stressful situations. |
|
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | • Current First-aid and CPR (child and adult) or ability to obtain by time of appointment. |
|
| Physical Demands: |
|
|
| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | • Previous work experience in a state and/or federally funded early childhood program. • Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child-Related field as defined in the MiLEAP Child Care Licensing Rules: Child-related field” means one of the following: • For an early childhood education program director, administrator, program staff member, lead teacher, academic courses in: • elementary education, • child guidance, • child counseling, • child psychology, • family studies, • environmental or outdoor education, • social work, or • special education |
|
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | • Ensure all Center and GSRP regulations are upheld in all areas of classroom operations. • Monitor, and report parent involvement and in-kind contributions. • Support the development and implementation of an anti-biased and culturally sensitive curriculum based in NAEYC "best practices". • Conduct assessment practices including observation, anecdotal notes, screening, child portfolios, outcomes, and goals. • Participate in family engagement for assigned classroom such as; special events, Brightwheel parent communication tool, newsletters, zoom meetings, etc. • Conduct plans made with GSRP Lead Teacher and Family Support Specialist, families, and outside agencies to support children with special needs. • Participate in a minimum of 2 home visits, and 2 parent conferences per child each academic year. • Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate assigned classroom personnel in absence of Lead Teacher. • Maintain updated MiRegistry membership and required annual training. • Reports directly to GSRP Lead Teacher. • Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically. • Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. • Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. |
|
| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: | • Maintain positive working relationships with academic programs participating in center activities by providing observation opportunities. • Demonstrate proficiency in managing challenging and/or stressful situations. • Represent center and University at community functions. |
|
| Skills and Abilities: | • Conduct developmentally appropriate lesson plans for assigned classroom and children. • Demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to work effectively with young children, students, co-workers, and parents. • Demonstrate proficiency in managing challenging and/or stressful situations. • Demonstrate successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. • Ability to be a part of a team-focused environment, using sound decisions and judgements. • Demonstrate excellent oral and written skills. • Maintain excellent attendance and timeliness in meeting deadlines. |
|
| Required Documents: |
|
|
| Optional Documents: | ||
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | • Unofficial Transcript 1 or Proof of Qualifications (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Associate's degree and/or proof of qualifications listed in the Table of the Michigan Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers R. 400.8210. • Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. • Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. |
|
| Initial Application Review Date: |
August 4, 2025 | |
| Open Until Position is Filled?: | Yes | |
| Posting Close Date: |
||
| 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. | |
| Click here to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD. | ||
Advertised: Eastern Daylight Time
Application close:
Apply now