*Richfield Public School Academy, a charter school in Flint, MI, is hiring a Lead Teacher GSRP. *

Richfield Public School Academy is a 'Leader in Me' school, focused on building student leaders that are successful both academically and behaviorally. Applicants should have a passion for working with a diverse group of students, a creative and flexible classroom management system, and a dedication to teaching all students with the belief of 'Live to Learn, Learn to Lead'. 

More about Richfield Public School Academy:

• Teacher Mentor Program has proven to support professional and personal growth

• Professional Goals are established in conjunction with school wide goals and supported throughout the year by administration

• Professional Learning Communities work together at grade levels, mentors/mentee level, and whole staff level every Wednesday 

• Special Needs students are mainstreamed and supported with an exceptional staff!

For more information please visit our website at https://www.richfieldpsa.net/.

Job Summary: 

The Lead Teacher for the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is responsible for the planning, supervision and implementation of a developmentally appropriate early childhood program, and meeting the social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of children in GSRP. 

*Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to): *

Plans individual and group activities to stimulate optimal growth in all learning domains. Planning is to be in keeping with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) best practice guidelines, Early Childhood Standards for Quality and the designated curriculum. Student interest informs all planned experiences and are play-based. 

Develops and uses instructional materials aligned with the designated curriculum for students with a wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturity. 

Plans instructional activities based on student goals and objectives as written in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with disabilities. 

Plans *and *engages in outdoor experiences for minimally 60 minutes per day in accordance with the State of Michigan's Childcare Licensing Rules and the GISD's outdoor policy. 

Maintains the confidentiality of each student and family. Respects the culture and background of each family served. Maintains confidentiality of co-workers and the workplace. 

Uses developmental screenings and student observation assessments to determine each student's development and growth in all domains. 

Analyzes and utilizes data for planning instruction and reporting results to program administrators and families. 

Provides a welcoming, nurturing, responsive and supportive environment to establish and reinforce age-appropriate student behavior, and social skills. 

Assesses families' needs and assists with follow up. 

Conducts two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences per year for each student in class in accordance with GSRP regulations. 

Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student's work. 

Provides data driven individual and small group instruction to meet individual needs of students in language, cognitive, social emotional and physical skills as well as supporting the development of healthy habits, independence, and self-concept. 

Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student's work. 

Provides data driven individual and small group instruction to meet individual needs of students in language, cognitive, social emotional and physical skills as well as supporting the development of healthy habit