Job Title: GSRP Lead Teacher (Pre-Kindergarten) - two positions available

Program: Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)
School Year: 2026–2027
Location: Lakeview School District
Reports To: Director of Early Childhood Operations, Kelley G. Parish, CFLE
Job Type: Full-time, School year,

About Our Program

Lakeview School District is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate early learning experiences. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated GSRP Lead Teacher to guide our scholars in building strong social-emotional, cognitive, and foundational skills to prepare them for kindergarten.

Core Responsibilities

Instruction & Classroom Management

Curriculum: Utilize, plan, and implement a research-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with the Michigan Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-Kindergarten.
Child Assessment: Conduct ongoing observations, maintain anecdotal records, and complete required child assessments (e.g., Smart Teach/COR Advantage) in a timely manner.
Screening: Administer developmental screenings (e.g., ASQ-3 / ASQ:SE-2) to identify individual student needs.
Environment: Maintain a structured, safe, and engaging classroom environment conducive to active learning, both indoors, outdoors, and during field trips.
Supervision: Ensure the active supervision and safety of children at all times.
Coaching: Participate and adhere to early learning coaching, data meetings, and instructional feedback.

Family Engagement & Community

Communication: Maintain consistent, positive communication with parents/guardians through newsletters, messaging apps, and phone calls as dictated by the Director of Early Childhood Operations.
Home Visits: Conduct the required two (2) annual home visits and two (2) parent-teacher conferences per student to build strong family-school partnerships.

Collaboration & Compliance

Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and collaborate with the Associate Teacher and classroom teacher aides.
Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to State of Michigan licensing regulations, GSRP grant requirements, district policies, and program performance standards.
Meetings: Participate in regular staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and work collaboratively with Early Childhood Specialists to maintain high program quality (e.g., CLASS ratings). Maintain required MiRegistry Great Start to Quality PD compliance.

Required Qualifications & Credentials

Education: Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or (ZS) Endorsement.
- OR - Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Family Life Education (with a specialization/minor/or AAS in Early Childhood).
Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of successful experience working with preschool-aged children in a classroom setting.
Background Check: Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check and physical/tuberculosis (TB) screening required by MiLeap and the school district.
Certifications: Willingness/ability to obtain and maintain valid CPR and First Aid certifications as well as Mandated Reporter training and Bloodborne Pathogen training.
Professionalism: Seeking qualified professional candidates with career minded goals and a nurturing personality in the field of Early Childhood Education.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with GSRP policies, grant guidelines, and The Creative Curriculum or High Scope Curriculum
Bilingual or multilingual
Proven track record of successful family engagement and community collaboration.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, sit on the floor, lift up to 60 pounds, and accompany children outdoors in all allowable Michigan weather conditions.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays]
Retirement Plan
Professional development assistance

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, copies of Michigan teaching certificates, credentials, and unofficial transcripts with application.

Note: Lakeview School District is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran/disability status.

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