GSRP PreK Lead Teacher

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Academy is seeking a GSRP PreK Lead Teacher to join our team. This role focuses on delivering the instructional program for our preschool, helping children meet Michigan education requirements, and collaborating with families and staff to foster holistic development.

The position is full-time and requires valid Michigan teaching certification with ZS/ZA, a Bachelor's in early childhood education, and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Michigan Teacher Certification with a ZS or ZA endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with specialization in pre-k teaching.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful work experience with young children in a group.
• Meet all requirements established by the Michigan DHHS as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct daily activities based on the interests and abilities of the children.
• Plan structured and unstructured activities in various curricular areas with multiple daily options.
• Stimulate children's development—intellectual, physical, social, and emotional.
• Post weekly lesson plans.
• Maintain an orderly classroom environment conducive to growth.
• Observe and record significant individual and group behavior.
• Communicate with parents about their child’s development and behavior.
• Inform the Director of pre-k programs of pertinent information.
• Understand and align with goals of the preschool program.
• Assemble snacks and supervise meals; clean up after meals.
• Conduct home visits as required.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preschool experience

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education

Michigan teaching certification (ZS/ZA)

Job description

Deadline: October 17, 2026
District/Organization: Pace Academy
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: $40,000

We are seeking a GSRP PreK Lead Teacher to join our Team! If you are passionate, dedicated, and ready to make a lasting impact on young minds, we want to speak to you!

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid State of Michigan Teacher Certification with a ZS or ZA endorsement

2. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with specialization in pre-k teaching.

3. Minimum of three – five (3-5) years of successful work experience working with young children in a group.

4. Meet all requirements established by the Michigan Department of Human and Health Services (DHHS), as applicable.

NATURE OF THE POSITION: This position is responsible for the instructional program for the subject matter assigned. The Lead Teacher must provide students of the Academy’s preschool program with instructional tools to develop skills required to successfully meet the State of Michigan education requirements. The scope of all authorities includes all issues or concerns regarding educating children.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

• Plan and conduct daily activities according to the interests and abilities of the children in assigned groups.
• Plan and conduct structured and unstructured activities in a variety of curricular areas, offering several choices each day.
• Stimulate interest and creative abilities of the children to promote intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Post weekly lesson plans.
• Maintain an orderly physical environment conductive to optimal growth and development of children.
• Observe and record significant individual and group behavior.
• Communicate with parents with respect to their child’s development and behavior.
• Inform the Director of pre-k programs of any pertinent information related to parents and children.
• Understand and maintain goals and objectives of the Academy’s preschool program.
• Assemble and bring snacks and lunch from kitchen to assigned classroom, supervise children at meal and snack times. Responsible for cleaning up after meal and snack times.
• Conduct home visits as required.
• Attend staff meetings and all professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires frequent standing and walking throughout building and school grounds. Ability to stoop, crouch, kneel and bend occasionally. Occasionally lifts and carry materials or items weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to use senses – sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Ability to type; uses hand/eye coordination for typing and data entry.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license.
• Must meet the DHS vaccination requirement(s).

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Must have knowledge of child development.
• Must have knowledge of early childhood experience.
• Respond to all levels of supervision.