GSRP Lead Teacher - Shelby

West Shore ESD; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Grant-funded position up to 192 days

Job summary

West Shore ESD in Ludington, MI is seeking a Lead Teacher for the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP). This full-time position focuses on delivering a high-quality early education curriculum to prekindergarten students by accommodating individual learning needs through effective planning and assessment.

The candidate will be responsible for all teaching duties while fostering strong home-school partnerships. A valid Michigan teaching certificate is required, along with excellent communication and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan K-5 Teaching Certificate or degrees in early childhood education.
• Experience with early childhood team-teaching preferred.
• Ability to maintain program documentation.

Responsibilities

• Implement a team-teaching model with support for parent involvement.
• Plan and implement curriculum based on student needs.
• Facilitate children's development in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Team teaching

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Multitasking

Education

Valid Michigan K-5 Teaching Certificate

Bachelor’s degree in child development

CPR and First Aid certified

Job description

Position Title: Lead Teacher - Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) - Shelby (Full Time)

Date Posted: May 18, 2026

Date Available: Start of 2026-27 School Year

Summary

To deliver a research-based, high-quality early education curriculum to prekindergarten students while meeting their individual learning needs through developmentally appropriate practices and a strong home‑school partnership. The GSRP Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing, and instructing 4‑year‑olds, based on each child’s needs, and the GSRP grant’s requirements. The teacher is also responsible for maintaining program quality and documentation as outlined in the GSRP Implementation Manual, Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), and LARA licensing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Implement a team‑teaching model, including time dedicated for the teaching team to plan, implement curriculum across all learning environments, assess children, and support parent involvement through home visits, conferences, and parent meetings.
• Dedicate time for staff to plan on a daily basis and participate equally in planning activities; conduct and participate in children’s activities; and ensure associate teachers do not play minor non‑teaching roles.
• Facilitate children’s development, including organization of the indoor and outdoor learning environments, the nature of adult‑child interactions, and strategies for transitions and grouping.
• Utilize the selected comprehensive curriculum to guide decisions about teaching practices.
• Utilize the Early Childhood Standards of Quality‑PK and the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) on high‑quality indicators of teaching practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan K‑5 Teaching Certificate and ZA/ZS endorsement, Birth‑K, or PK‑3 endorsement, or a bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood with a specialization in preschool teaching.
• Coursework in child‑care administration or administrative credentials preferred.
• Previous successful early childhood team‑teaching experience preferred.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with team and a growth‑mindset focus.
• Ability to design and evaluate daily lesson plans driven by student achievement data.
• Formal training and experience with inclusion‑based early childhood programs preferred.
• Ability to maintain appropriate program and grant documentation.
• Must be CPR and First Aid trained upon hire.
• Strong ability to multitask and be detail‑oriented.

Benefits & Working Conditions

Competitive salary and benefits per GSRP Agreement; up to 192 days, grant‑funded position.

Application Process

Please send an email indicating your interest to [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its program and activities, including employment opportunities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Questions or concerns about our employment practices may be directed to our Compliance Officer at 2130 W US-10, Ludington, MI 49431, [e-mail], or 231-898-1559.