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Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Third Teacher Hartford PS

Van Buren Intermediate School District

SPECIAL SERVICES

- Lawrence, Michigan This job is also posted in Van Buren Intermediate School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5927567

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Title:

GSRP Third Teacher

Status:

Monday - Thursday with occasional Friday Training.

Department:

Early Childhood Department

Reports To:

GSRP Administration

Location of Work:

Offsite:

Hartford Public Schools

Base Location:

Special Services Building

701 N Paw Paw Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Job Goal(s):

The primary job goals of the GSRP Third Teacher are to support the teaching teams in providing high quality services to students enrolled in the program.

Qualifications:

Education & Certification:

High School Diploma

Prefer training and experience in HighScope Preschool Curriculum® Prefer training and experience in COR Advantage®

Prefer CPR and First Aid Certified

Work Experience:

Previous work experience in early childhood is preferred. Preference to candidate with knowledge of the Great Start Readiness Program services.

Essential Job Functions:

Skills:

Complete all childcare and school related background checks (required)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds

Assist in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the lead teacher.

Support teaching team in gathering observations and data to support child assessment.

Serve as official substitute staff for lead or associate teacher when assigned to that role.

Assist with general housekeeping and food preparation tasks.

Treat all children and their parents with the ultimate respect and dignity.

Attend all meetings and recommended training programs and professional development.

Maintain confidentiality about children and their families.

Supervise and participate in outdoor play.

Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

Make student-centered decisions

Adhere to federal, state and VBISD policies and procedures

Model VBISD guidelines: Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence

Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines

Seek ongoing improvement and accept feedback in a professional way

Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director or Superintendent.

Valid driver's license required.

Physical Requirements:

Stand, bend and move up and down from the floor throughout the day

Lift 35-50 pounds

Must have the stamina and agility to run or move quickly

Terms of Employment:

As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education. This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD's website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218. The position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.

Position Type:

Regular

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required