GSRP Lead Teacher

EASTPOINTE EARLY LEARNING CENTER; Eastpointe (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastpointe Community Schools is seeking a GSRP Lead Teacher for the Eastpointe Early Learning Center in Eastpointe, Michigan. Immediate start, full-time, with a focus on early literacy, PLC processes, and family engagement.

The role requires Michigan teaching certification or equivalent, plus preschool specialization and demonstrated leadership in a classroom setting. Salary follows EFE contract steps with bachelor and master lanes, plus MA steps.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a designated endorsement (ZA/ZS/ZN/Birth-K/ZO/PK-3) or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s in early childhood education or child development with preschool specialization or CDA credential.
• Montessori-trained candidates with MACTE/AMI/AMS affiliation eligible.

Education

Teaching Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree (early childhood education or child development with preschool specialization)

Elementary Degree + CDA

Montessori Credential

Successful classroom teaching experience

School Leadership experience

Job description

GSRP Lead Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5908431

Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Early Learning Classroom GSRP Teacher

School: Early Learning Center

Are you passionate aboutearly learners and their families? Are you excited about working with early learning teacher peers? Can you develop a school culture of pride and high achievement for little learners? Do you scout resources beyond school to provide opportunities and access for staff and students? Do energy and dedication rule your day?

Who we are: Eastpointe Community Schools is in the business of transforming lives. Our partnership with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and University of Virginia Partnership for Leaders is Education (PLE) has created a unique opportunity for rapid district turnaround. Part of our continued growth and improvement involves increasing educational expectations, developing a culture of support, and nurturing all students to address academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs.

Eastpointe Early Learning Center is a Pre K school housing GSRP, ECSE, Tuition Based Program and Head Start. Our ELC is home to a dedicated and caring staff, and welcomes you with a specially designed venue for early learners, specific programming, small class sizes, and HUGS! We welcome our little learners by supporting the whole child!

What we offer: While all schools face challenges, at Eastpointe we all roll up our sleeves and work together to get things done. Our district appreciates talents and skills that others may have missed and embraces disruptive leaders willing to challenge the status quo. As a Teacher in our district, you will work side by side with administration and other teacher leaders who will help move you and your program forward. You will master content, assessment, and technology supports. You will find tremendous opportunities for professional learning in Eastpointe, as continuous growth is an expectation for all employees. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of continuous improvement with educators who feel this work is a calling, and where every interaction with students counts.

What we are looking for: If you are passionate about early literacy, the PLC Process, excellent instruction, using student data, and growing strong relationships with families, students, and our community, we are looking for you! If you want to be a positive and productive member of an early learning team, we want you!

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Teaching Certificate: A valid Michigan teaching certificate with a designated endorsement such as ZA, ZS, ZN/Birth-K, ZO, or PK-3. - or -
• Bachelor’s Degree: A bachelor’s degree with a major (not a minor) in early childhood education or child development with a preschool specialization. - or -
• Elementary Degree + CDA: An elementary teaching bachelor’s degree accompanied by a valid Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. - or -
• Montessori Credential: For Montessori programs, a bachelor’s degree in any field plus MACTE-, AMI-, or AMS-affiliated primary (ages 3–6) Montessori training.
• Successful classroom teaching experience
• Successful record of School Leadership

Salary Data:

EFE contract isa15 step schedule. Bachelor’s lane: $50,831- $82,897. Master’s lane: $55,105- $87,756, plus $3,000 additional on each step for MA+30 or beyond.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Title I

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Dean Niforos , Director of Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]