GSRP (Pre-K) Lead Teacher - Grand Ridge Dr/Grand Rapids

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• Brand: Tutor Time Learning Centers

• Location:

3280 Grand Ridge Dr NE

Grand Rapids,

MI

• Requisition ID: 179963

• Date Posted: 6/21/2024

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.

• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.

• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.

• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan's state-funded, nationally recognized, Pre-K program for 4-year-old children. The GSRP Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing 4-year old's, based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the GSRP grant. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond!

As a Lead GSRP Teacher, you’ll:

• Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.

• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.

• Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and Grant requirements.

• Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: 

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or related

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans

• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.

• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Lead Teachers must meet the GSRP qualifications upon hire. A Lead Teacher will be considered credentialed for the position with minimally any of the following:

• A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement, Birth-K, or PK-3 endorsement; or

• A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching. The transcript will document a major, rather than a minor, in child development or early childhood education.

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.