Lead GSRP Pre-K Teacher

Jude Community Development Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Jude Community Development Corporation in Detroit is seeking a Lead Teacher for GSRP to plan, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate activities for four-year-olds. The role requires a BA in Early Childhood or Child Development, at least two years of experience in an active learning curriculum (HighScope preferred), and a commitment to family engagement and inclusive learning.

You will maintain documentation and collaborate with the teaching team while participating in ongoing

Qualifications

• BA in Early Childhood or Child Development is required.
• At least two years of experience in an active learning curriculum.
• HighScope experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily lessons using active learning strategies; HighScope experience strongly preferred.
• Conduct daily small group, large group, and individualized learning experiences.
• Maintain a well-organized, intentional classroom environment aligned with HighScope and GSRP standards.
• Complete ongoing child assessments using COR Advantage (or other approved tools).
• Use data to inform instruction and support individualized learning plans.
• Build nurturing, responsive relationships with children.
• Support social emotional development using positive guidance practices.
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor developmental progress and communicate regularly with families.
• Maintain accurate attendance, lesson plans, anecdotal notes, and assessment records.
• Ensure full compliance with capital GSRP, capital MDE, licensing, and center policies.
• Participate in required professional development, coaching, and class observations.
• Collaborate with teaching team, support staff and program leadership.

Skills

Active learning

Education

BA in Early Childhood or Child Development

Tools

COR Advantage

Job description

The GSRP lead teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing a developmentally appropriate, active learning classroom environment for four-year-old children. This role requires a BA degree in Early Childhood or Child Development and at least two years of experience in an active learning curriculum (HighScope preferred). The lead teacher ensures compliance with all GSRP requirements, supports family engagement, and fosters a warm, inclusive learning community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement daily lessons using active learning strategies; High scope experience strongly preferred.
• Conduct daily small group, large group, and individualized learning experiences.
• Maintain a well-organized, intentional classroom environment aligned with HighScope and GSRP standards.
• Complete ongoing child assessments using COR Advantage (or other approved tools)
• Use data to inform instruction and support individualized learning plans

Development In Classroom Management

• Build nurturing, responsive relationships with children
• Support social emotional development using positive guidance practices
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and inclusive classroom environment
• monitor developmental progress and communicate regularly with families

Compliance On Documentation

• Maintain accurate attendance, lesson plans, anecdotal notes, and assessment records
• Ensure full compliance with capital GSRP, capital MDE, licensing, and center policies
• Participate in required professional development, coaching, and class observations
• Collaborate with teaching team, support staff and program leadership