GSRP (Pre-K) Lead Teacher

About the role

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan's state-funded, nationally recognized, Pre-K program for 4-year-old children. The GSRP Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing 4-year old's, based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the GSRP grant.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily lessons using the approved GSRP curriculum
• Congduct child observations and assessments using approved tools
• Collaborate with the associate teacher and classroom team to ensure high-quality instruction and classroom management
• Develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for each child and lead parent-teacher conferences
• Ensure compliance with GSRP standards, licensing rules, and program quality expectations
• Participate in required professional development and coaching
• Communicate effectively with families, colleagues, and community partners

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or valid teaching certificate with ZA/ZS endorsement
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, curious, and committed educators

Skills

• Eager to make a lasting impact

Benefits

• Minimum 50% childcare discount
• Immediate access to benefits
• Innovative health programs
• 401(k) company match

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

• No nights or weekends
• Paid time off