Lead PreK Teacher — Inspire Early Learning & Growth

Memspa; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Academy is seeking a GSRP PreK Lead Teacher to join our team. This full-time role focuses on delivering high-quality early education for preschoolers under Michigan state guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds a Michigan teaching certificate with ZS/ZA endorsement, a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with DHS requirements met. This position requires active collaboration with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certification with a ZS or ZA endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with specialization in pre-k teaching.
• Minimum of three–five (3-5) years of successful work experience with young children in a group.
• Meet all requirements established by the Michigan Department of Human and Health Services (DHHS).

Responsibilities

• 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 conducive to growth and development of children.
• Observe and record significant individual and group behavior.
• Communicate with parents regarding their child’s development and behavior.
• Inform the Director of pre-k programs of pertinent information related to parents and children.
• Understand and maintain goals and objectives of the preschool program.
• Assemble and bring snacks and lunch from kitchen to classroom, supervise meals, and clean up after meals.
• Conduct home visits as required.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ZS/ZA endorsement

Pre-K teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Pace Academy is seeking a GSRP PreK Lead Teacher to join our team. This full-time role focuses on delivering high-quality early education for preschoolers under Michigan state guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds a Michigan teaching certificate with ZS/ZA endorsement, a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with DHS requirements met. This position requires active collaboration with families and staff.