3 Teacher - Early Elementary jobs

Text JOBS to (616) 631-6186 to chat now!   New Branches Charter Academy strives to provide a positive learning environment, along with a rigorous academic and cultural program where our children learn to become healthy, responsible citizens, life-long learners, and world leaders.   OUR VISION New Branches Charter Academy, in partnership with educators, students, families and community stakeholders, closes the achievement gap and transforms the human culture by developing problem solvers and life-long learners who are fully prepared for high school, college, global economy careers, and world change. New Branches Charter Academy encourages and fosters: Community We strive to create a safe environment that fosters inclusiveness and belonging by students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders. Perseverance We always strive to push ourselves and our students to their fullest potential. Responsibility Students, parents and staff are respectful to each other. Students learn to understand their responsibilities and take initiative to act upon them in their local, national and world communities. Diversity We embrace and value working with families with rich cultural and diverse backgrounds. We recognize that immersion in a variety of cultures will prime our students to work and live in a global economy. We celebrate and honor all the perspectives and aspects of every culture and background that creates the fabric of our school culture. Teamwork We provide a respectful process for open communication, collaboration and the opportunity for everyone to realize their value in our school community. Communication We will practice healthy, open and candid dialogue between all members of our school community. Healthy dialogue is that which encourages necessary conversations and respects all parties. Stewardship We ensure that our teaching and operational principles and practices are morally sound, ethical, transparent, respectful, and honest. EXCELLENCE IS CHOICE. Our real masterpiece is the unleashing of human potential.  While our main focus is on creating the conditions of success for children to achieve their dreams, we also focus on developing one another through meaningful relationships, challenging work, constructive feedback, sound professional training, and a true commitment to nurturing the career path of each team member.   OPEN POSITION: Kindergarten Teacher     New Branches Charter School Academy 3662 Poinsettia Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Website: www.newbranches.org Phone: (616) 243-6221   QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE  Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate (K-5 All, K-8 Self CC)           Demonstrated competence as a teacher.  Computer literate.  Excellent verbal and written expression.  Strong interpersonal skills.  Works well in a collaborative environment. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.    BENEFITS INCLUDE Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and 401(K)!  Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Paid time off Education Tuition Reimbursement available.   JOB GOAL To provide students with a first class learning experience, contributing to their development as responsible citizens and leaders in their communities. TO JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM To apply, please visit: https://choice.workbrightats.com/jobs/ Please contact Erin Jeffrey, Human Resources Generalist directly with questions at erinjeffrey@choiceschools.com  Choice is an Education Service Provider for charter schools in Michigan and is the employer.  Please visit  www.choiceschools.com for more information. EEOC

Position/Job Title:       Associate Teacher - Great Start Readiness Program Summary:                    The classroom associate teacher is responsible for working as a team member in providing a quality educational program for assigned students.  Job Qualifications: Associate's Degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development, or the equivalent; OR a valid classroom CDA credential. Job Responsibilities: Plan, implement and monitor curriculum. Participate in recruitment, application and enrollment process. Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts. Assist children with personal health care needs, including toileting. Knowledge and experience in working with Preschool and Early Child Education. Work collaboratively and communicate with teaching team partner regarding children's behavior and progress. Follow written IEP and support plans and ensure requirements of IEP are followed in relation. Engage with children in all areas of the program and parts of the day. When needed, assist with the medical needs of students. Observe child performance and record relevant data to assess progress. Participate in trainings and on-going professional development. Ability to plan, prepare materials, and carry out activities that are fun, educational, and foster personal-social, physical, and academic skills. Ability to maintain a safe and secure learning environment. Ability to communicate effectively with young children and their families. Ability to work well with diverse families. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to apply common sense understanding and learned skills while interacting with students and adults. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Self-directedness and initiative when given a variety of tasks and responsibilities. Frequently stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Regularly reach with hands and arms. Regularly lift up to 40-70 pounds. Occasionally use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment. Employee must possess physical ability sufficient to employ physical intervention strategies when necessary, i.e. non-violent crisis intervention techniques. Consistent, regular and predicable attendance is essential.    The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Job Description Position/Job Title: Pre-K Lead Teacher - Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) POSITION SUMMARY: The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing 4-year olds, based on the needs of each child, and the requirements of the GSRP grant. The teacher is also responsible for maintaining program quality and documentation as outlined in the GSRP Implementation Manual, Preschool Program Quality Assessment (PQA), and DHS licensing guidelines. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood (ZA or ZS) endorsement OR Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Childhood Development with a specialization in preschool teaching PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Teaching experience with early childhood/preschool children, particularly with at-risk children • Training and experience with research-based preschool curricula with knowledge of Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-K (ECSQ-PK) • Certification in CPR and First Aid • Knowledge of current research on early childhood literacy • Knowledge of the Preschool Program Quality Assessment (PQA) and its relationship to quality experiences for young children • Skill in providing effective learning experiences that foster academic growth in a developmentally appropriate manner • Work effectively, make decisions, and problem solve collaboratively within a team • Work well with diverse families and engage parents as full partners in their child's learning • Ability to act as a resource person for families • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and teachers RESPONSIBILITIES: • Implement developmentally-appropriate instruction for children using research-based curriculum • Follow the daily schedule as outlined in the curriculum and GSRP guidelines • Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children and provide age-appropriate instructional support • Meet with Early Childhood Specialist as needed to ensure quality programming and maintain a high-level PQA rating • Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities as requested • Consider the associate teacher an essential member of the teaching team • Collaborate with the associate teacher in planning, team meetings, troubleshooting, and decision-making • Empower the associate teacher to monitor behavior and support the educational process in the classroom • Participate in-home visits with the associate teacher to partner with parents to meet the educational needs of their children • Organize and maintain records for grant and licensing purposes • Create and update anecdotal records and portfolios for each child • Complete required progress reports and other paperwork • Participate in district recruitment efforts, including open houses and round-ups, and assist in student selection • Maintain inventory of classroom equipment, materials, and supplies • Schedule parent/family activities • Develop newsletters and informational materials for families • Able to work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home visits, recruitment events, open house • Perform other duties as assigned PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employee must be capable of performing physical demands of the job, including but not limited to lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for long periods of time. Work environment has a raised noise level. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by those assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Administration reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. *The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.* Job Type: Full-time