GSRP (Pre-K) Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group

2d

About The Position

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 planning, assessing, and instructing children based on each child's needs and the requirements of the GSRP grant. The Lead GSRP Teacher plans and implements daily lessons, conducts observations and assessments, collaborates with the associate teacher and classroom team, develops Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and leads parent-teacher conferences. The role also includes ensuring compliance with GSRP standards, licensing rules, and program quality expectations; participating in professional development and coaching; and communicating with families, colleagues, and community partners.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily lessons using the approved GSRP curriculum.
• Conduct 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level