GSRP (Pre-School) Teacher

COLOMA COMMUNITY SCHOOL

GSRP (Pre-School) Teacher

SY 26-27

JOB GOAL(S): The primary job goals of the GSRP Lead Teacher will be to fully implement components of the Michigan Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) such that all enrolled children will demonstrate positive growth and development gains through the course of the school year as determined by approved child assessment measures. Children will be determined to be kindergarten ready by year end.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement, Early Childhood General and Special Education birth – kindergarten (ZN) or Lower Elementary Education PK (ZO) 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 ; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in elementary teaching with a valid Preschool CDA

Work Experience: Previous experience teaching in early childhood education is preferred.

Skills:

• Supervisory skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and program
• Experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social,

and emotional development of students.

Provide for the screening and preparation of children to fully participate in program services.

Partner with special education staff for screening and evaluation for identified children. Support and implement strategies for children with special education services.

4. Establish instructional programs based on scientifically based research and approved

curriculum.

5.. Demonstrate the ability to support the social and emotional development of children.

6. Provide materials, activities and opportunities that support engagement, curiosity, exploration and
problem-solving appropriate to the developmental level of the children.

7. Include materials and experiences in the classroom that are culturally appropriate and

represent diversity.

• Design, implement, teach, model and support a positive classroom management process and
  positive discipline approach that includes children in decision making and problem solving for
  solutions, as developmentally appropriate.

9. Record, maintain, and submit per schedule all required records for local education agency,
Berrien RESA, state licensing, and GSRP grant.

10. Conduct and manage technology based child assessment system, using data outcomes for

classroom and individual child decision making.

11. Participate in team planning sessions with all project staff to ensure well-coordinated and

effective delivery of project services to meet program objectives.

12. Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing

information on a continuous basis.

13. Partner in professional manner with GSRP associate teacher to provide optimal services for
children. May require modeling, problem solving, open communication style, and notification to
supervisor for concerns.

14. Develop and implement a comprehensive family engagement plan to share knowledge;
partner for children’s learning; problem solve for child level and program level concerns; provide
opportunities for parent leadership; and build a strong school to home/home to school connection.

15. Participate in required GSRP county-wide staff training and meetings.

16. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current best practices in early childhood through
professional development venues.

17. Secure and document professional development as required by the GSRP grant, child
care licensing, Great Start to Quality system, administration and professional certification required
by your position.

18. Work with supervisor to maintain a Star rating in Michigan’s Great Start to Quality system.

19. Advocate and promote program by keeping informed of and participating in local, state and

national organizations/agencies.

20. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.

21. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary pay scale can be found here 25-26 Pay Scale
• MPSERS Retirement System
• District paid life insurance, LTD, sick and personal days
• BCBS Medical Insurance(some plans free to employees), Cash In Lieu of insurance $6,000 annual, Dental & Vision
• $1,000 Sign on Bonus
• Longevity/Service Credit Pay

Application Deadline: June 16th 2026

New Staff Orientation August 18th & 24th 2026

Opening Day All Staff August 25th 2026

First Day of School with students August 31st 2026

It is the policy of Coloma Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status, or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service, or in employment. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact our compliance officers, Wendy Tremblay and Craig Fisher at 302 W. St. Joseph Street, Coloma, MI 49038, 269.468.2424 or via email at complaint@ccs.coloma.org.