Strong Beginnings Teacher
Deadline: August 20, 2026
District/Organization: Fraser Public Schools - Dooley
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: In Accordance with the Negotiated Contract
Position Details
FRASER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FRASER, MICHIGAN
TITLE: STRONG BEGINNINGS TEACHER
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an Early Childhood (ZA or ZS) endorsement
- Certification in CPR and First Aid
REPORTS TO: Building Director/Supervisor
SUPERVISES: Strong Beginnings Associate Teacher
JOB GOAL: The Strong Beginnings Lead Teacher is responsible for creating and maintaining a high-quality early childhood learning environment that aligns with the Strong Beginnings standards and fosters growth across all domains of development.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Teaching experience with young children, particularly with toddlers, three-year-olds and/or at-risk children
- Training and experience with research-based preschool curricula with knowledge of Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten
- Training and experience in nurturing the growing independence and self-help skills, including toilet-leaning, of very young preschoolers skill in providing learning experiences that foster oral language, social-emotional and academic growth in a developmentally appropriate manner
- Knowledge of current research on early childhood literacy. 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 collaboratively with a family liaison and as a resource for families
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and teachers
- Regular predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
- Strong background in the use of technology including Google suite, Microsoft suite, and social media tools
ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement developmentally appropriate oral language, social-emotional and other academic instruction for children using research-based curriculum
- Support children's growing independence and development of self-help skills including toilet learning
- Follow the daily schedule as outlined in the curriculum and Strong Beginnings guidelines
- Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children
- Meet with Early Childhood Specialist to ensure quality programming
- Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities as requested
- Collaborate with the associate teacher in planning, team meetings and decision-making
- Empower the associate teacher to support children's development and classroom instruction
- Collaborate with the associate teacher and family liaison to support children's and families' well-being
- Participate in home visits to meet the educational and developmental needs of all 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
- Maintain inventory of classroom equipment, materials and supplies
- Schedule parent/family activities
- Develop newsletters and informational materials for families
- Work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home visits, recruitment events, open house(s)
- 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.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Within the first 30 days of employment and every year after (as long as remaining in the position) employee must complete the following: Infant, Child, & Adult CPR, first aid, blood borne pathogen training, and 16 clock hours of training in child development, curriculum, child discipline, health/safety, nutrition, working with parents, licensing rules for child care centers, and/or other relevant educational topics.
EVALUATION: Annual evaluation conducted by the Building Director/Supervisor.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any duties requested by his or her management that generally fit into the job expectations.
Essential Functions of the job as per the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
FRASER PUBLIC SCHOOLS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OR RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX. AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, RELIGION, MARITAL STATUS, OR DISABILITY IN ITS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THE FOLLOWING PERSON HAS BEEN DESIGNATED TO HANDLE INQUIRIES REGARDING THE NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, 33466 GARFIELD, FRASER, MI 48026 (586) 439.7000.
Revision Date 07/17/2026
E-mail: darlene.loewen@fraserk12.org
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