GSRP (Pre-K) Lead Teacher, AppleTree Cascade

Learning Care Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Lead GSRP Teacher dedicated to nurturing young minds. In this role, you will create interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow educators. You'll also manage classroom activities, ensuring compliance with licensing guidelines and grant requirements. With a focus on social, physical, and intellectual growth, you will build strong relationships with families to support children's success. This position offers a supportive community with flexible schedules, childcare discounts, and opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal environment for those who care deeply about education.

Benefits

50% Childcare Discount

Flexible Schedules

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Innovative Health Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education required.
• Experience in leading classrooms and creating lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging learning experiences for preschool children.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

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. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond!

As a Lead GSRP Teacher, you’ll:

• Create!Develop fun,interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Care!Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool childreninyour class.
• Call the shots!Take the lead onclassroom managementand curriculum implementation,plusbe an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and Grant requirements.
• Communicate!Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.

Wewant energetic, dependable, passionate individualswhoare at least 18 andhave:

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or related
• 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.

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.