Readiness Program ( GSRP ) Teacher

Position Title:

Great Start Readiness Program ( GSRP ) Teacher

Location:

Harvey Education Center/ Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Reports to:

Principal About Mason Public Schools:

Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.

Every Student. Every Day.

Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public School is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

The GSRP Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing engaging activities for school aged children in a safe nurturing environment. This role uses strong leadership skills, creativity, and excitement for working with children. Some responsibilities include preparing activity schedules, organizing recreational and enrichment activities, and ensuring the safety of all children.

• Valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate and a ZA (Early Childhood Specialist) OR ZS (Early Childhood Special Education) endorsement OR Birth-K or PK-3 endorsement.
• 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.
• GSRP Teacher must meet the most recent credentialing requirements per the GSRP Implementation Manual for Program staffing. Position offer is contingent upon official transcript review and approval.
• Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold
• CPR and First Aid Certified

• In depth understanding of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold On-line Assessment Tool
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of best practices in child development
• Ability to work with at-risk and special needs students
• Must follow all childcare licensing rules and regulations
• Demonstrate effective classroom management skills
• Possesses a caring, creative, energetic personality
• Uses innovative teaching techniques to actively engage all students in the learning process

• This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking.
• The position requires occasional lifting of supplies and movement of classroom furnishings during the course of the school day.
• Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with the possibility of some travel to other schools or field trip locations.

Beginning with the 25-26 School Year

$44,380 - $48,002 per year

Retirement, medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, and paid time off per the bargaining unit contract

All candidates are required to complete the Style Profile™ assessment as a component of their application. This assessment is intended to be one component of the information used to assist administrators during the selection process. Once the application has been submitted, the Style Profile™ assessment will be assigned. The Style Profile™ assessment is approximately 30 minutes in length and is a multiple-choice format.