SUMMARY
The Great Start Readiness Teacher at Greyhound Early Learning Center is responsible for providing a high-quality early childhood education experience to young children in a supportive and nurturing environment. This role focuses on fostering social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through engaging and developmentally appropriate activities. The teacher will collaborate with families and the community to ensure each child’s needs are met and will play a vital role in preparing children for a successful transition to kindergarten.

POSITION: Great Start Readiness Teacher (NonBargaining Unit)

BUILDING: Union Street Center

RATE OF PAY: $43,880 (Base)

DATE OF AVAILABILITY: August 2025

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must possess a valid Michigan elementary teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood – General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement; ability to meet NCLB requirements OR a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching (major in child development or early childhood education.)

2. Must meet LARA, Child Care Licensing Division requirements

3. Previous early elementary/preschool teaching experience preferred

4. Knowledge of and commitment to best practices as supported by current research to teach the District’s adopted curricula and meet the needs of children; willingness to attend workshops to strengthen skills

5. Must support and participate in the schools’ efforts to create a positive school climate and promote appropriate student behavior

6. Must support inclusionary classroom practices, be willing to work with special needs students, special education co-teacher, and assigned aides

7. Must be knowledgeable of and able to demonstrate effective classroom strategies and management techniques for early childhood students

8. Must be able to adapt to a variety of educational delivery models and be skilled in accommodating learning differences.

9. Willingness to maintain/facilitate frequent conversations/communication with parents outside of the designated Parent/Teacher Conferences

10. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers

11. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required

A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED: See application instructions at www.erpsk12.org under Human Resources - Employment Opportunities. Questions regarding this position can be directed to: Amy Jones, Human Resources Director Telephone: 517/663-1155 Email: ajones@erpsk12.org

POSTING DATE: April 11, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Collin Smith, Chief Financial Officer

In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age or disability.

Great Start Readiness Teacher (Non-Barganing Unit)