GSRP (Pre-K) Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group, Inc.; DeWitt (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead GSRP Teacher to plan and implement daily lessons, conduct observations and assessments, and collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality instruction for 4-year-olds.

The role includes developing Individual Development Plans, leading parent-teacher conferences, and ensuring compliance with GSRP standards and licensing rules. Candidates should be committed, compassionate, and ready to engage families and the community.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily lesson planning and instruction with the approved GSRP curriculum.
• Observe and assess each child using approved tools and methods.
• Collaborate with classroom team to maintain quality instruction and management.
• Create Individual Development Plans for each child and lead parent conferences.
• Maintain compliance with GSRP standards and licensing requirements.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and coaching.
• Communicate effectively with families, colleagues, and community partners.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Lesson planning

Assessment & observation

Family communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or ZA/ZS endorsement

Job description

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.

As a Lead GSRP Teacher, you’ll:

• 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

We’re seeking compassionate, curious, and committed educators who are eager to make a lasting impact. Candidates should bring:

• 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.