GSRP Lead Teacher – Preschool (Full-Time, Benefits)

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

ABC Academy is seeking GSRP Teachers to support its Great Start Readiness Program for preschool-aged children. This is a full-time role with a 185-day year and requires a Michigan EC ZA/ZS endorsement or a CDA with an associate plus a path to a bachelor’s in ECE.

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in ECE or child development or an associate degree with CDA, and be prepared to teach in a licensed program with a family-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development with preschool specialization OR associate degree with CDA and a Michigan Teaching Certificate EC ZA/ZS endorsement.
• Experience teaching at-risk children is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally appropriate instruction using research-based curriculum.
• Follow daily schedule per curriculum and GSRP guidelines.
• Screen and assess children; provide age-appropriate instructional support.
• Meet with Early Childhood Specialist to ensure quality programming and maintain PQA rating.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and program activities as requested.
• Collaborate with associate teacher on planning, meetings, troubleshooting, and decisions.
• Participate in home visits with associate teacher to partner with parents.

Skills

ECE degree

CDA with pathway

Teaching certificate (ZA/ZS)

Experience with at-risk children

Education

Bachelor's in ECE or Child Development

Associate degree + CDA

Job description

ABC Academy is seeking GSRP Teachers to support its Great Start Readiness Program for preschool-aged children. This is a full-time role with a 185-day year and requires a Michigan EC ZA/ZS endorsement or a CDA with an associate plus a path to a bachelor’s in ECE.

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in ECE or child development or an associate degree with CDA, and be prepared to teach in a licensed program with a family-oriented environment.