What are the responsibilities and job description for the Great Start Readiness Program Teacher position at Fitzgerald Public Schools?
JOB POSTING
POSITION: Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Teacher
LOCATION: Schofield Early Childhood Center
WORK YEAR: 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY: Per FEA Contract
Who we are: At Fitzgerald Public Schools, our mission is to inspire, empower and prepare today's learner to become tomorrow's leader. Our vision is to educate our future leaders to be Focused, Progressive and Successful. Our strategic plan includes: providing a guaranteed and viable curriculum; a multi-tiered system of supports; considerations for the whole school, whole child and whole community; engaging all families; data-based decision making; communication and collective responsibility.
From our humble beginnings in 1920, Fitzgerald Public Schools is a community of 2,200 students with 350 staff members. We are proud of our early childhood center for grades PreK-K, our two elementary schools, one for lower elementary grades 1-3 and one for upper elementary grades 4-5, our middle school serving grades 6-8 with one of the planetariums in the county, our high school for grades 9-12 with a state of the art automotive service center, and our virtual academy. We have an award winning athletic program, marching band and our own foodservice, transportation, custodial and maintenance teams. Through our partnership with a local provider, we also offer school age child care.
What We Offer
Fitzgerald Public Schools has a competitive salary and benefits package along with opportunities for advancement and leadership. We are small enough to enable us to know each other personally and large enough to maintain high standards that demonstrate our expertise in education. With the passing of our recent bond, we have buildings, classrooms, cafeterias and offices in the process of being transformed for the future.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
POSITION: Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Teacher
LOCATION: Schofield Early Childhood Center
WORK YEAR: 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY: Per FEA Contract
Who we are: At Fitzgerald Public Schools, our mission is to inspire, empower and prepare today's learner to become tomorrow's leader. Our vision is to educate our future leaders to be Focused, Progressive and Successful. Our strategic plan includes: providing a guaranteed and viable curriculum; a multi-tiered system of supports; considerations for the whole school, whole child and whole community; engaging all families; data-based decision making; communication and collective responsibility.
From our humble beginnings in 1920, Fitzgerald Public Schools is a community of 2,200 students with 350 staff members. We are proud of our early childhood center for grades PreK-K, our two elementary schools, one for lower elementary grades 1-3 and one for upper elementary grades 4-5, our middle school serving grades 6-8 with one of the planetariums in the county, our high school for grades 9-12 with a state of the art automotive service center, and our virtual academy. We have an award winning athletic program, marching band and our own foodservice, transportation, custodial and maintenance teams. Through our partnership with a local provider, we also offer school age child care.
What We Offer
Fitzgerald Public Schools has a competitive salary and benefits package along with opportunities for advancement and leadership. We are small enough to enable us to know each other personally and large enough to maintain high standards that demonstrate our expertise in education. With the passing of our recent bond, we have buildings, classrooms, cafeterias and offices in the process of being transformed for the future.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
- 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; or
- MiLEAP will also honor a valid Michigan teaching certificate with PPI/Early Childhood Special Education Approval.
- Knowledge of Creative Curriculum
- Knowledge of Teaching Strategies Gold
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures and methodology of effective teaching in the early childhood classroom
- Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
- Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
- Must have the ability and proven record to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
- Familiarity with GSRP guidelines is preferred.
- Responsible for planning, assessment, and instruction.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Interpret and use data from ongoing assessments to inform instruction.
- Participate in professional development and implement best practice.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to improve student achievement in the content areas.
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts;