Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Early Childhood

Date Posted:
5/19/2026

Location:
Les Cheneaux Schools

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District
Job Posting
Internal/External

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUPISD) is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISD) in Michigan. Every one of the state's 500+ local school districts is part of an ISD. The EUPISD is a regional education service agency with the primary function to provide or assist our local districts to provide special programs and services. Within our ISD, there are 19 districts covering 4,000 square miles in three counties and part of another in the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The total number of PK-12 students is 6,500.


The EUPISD is funded with a combination of local, state, and federal funds. The voters of EUPISD have approved a 1.75 mill levy for special education, a .2 mill levy for general operations, and 1.0 mill levy for vocational education. State aid received is based on annual authorizations from the state legislature. Our current budget is $35 million. The EUPISD currently has 210 employees/contractors providing services to our local districts and students.


The EUPISD serves local districts by providing educational services and support in special education, curriculum, early childhood, career and technical education, professional development, business services and technology. The EUPISD also pursues business, community, and interagency collaboration. The EUPISD has a long history of collaboration with our local districts that has resulted in the creation of a strong infrastructure in support of all aspects of teaching, learning, compliance, and fiscal management.


Purpose of Position: The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and providing a safe and nurturing quality learning environment for infant/toddler or preschool aged children; maintaining parent relationships; collaborating with colleagues; and participating in continuous professional development.

Period of Employment: 12-month position, 8 hours per day, 220 days per year

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must meet the minimum personnel qualifications set forth by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) - Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.
• Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) staff are required to comply with MiLEAP minimum personnel qualifications.
• A Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education; a Bachelors Degree in Birth to Kindergarten Education; or willingness to obtain within 3 years is preferred.
• Professional tact and diplomacy with administration, co-workers, students, parents, and the community
• Adheres to FERPA and District confidentiality policies
• Possess emotional stability, physical stamina and strength necessary to complete duties, and have an understanding and interest in young children
• Strong organizational and time management skills, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, diligent work habits, and the ability to apply common sense to routine decision-making
• Ability to maintain self-control and complete tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Must have regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to carry and move heavy objects and lift 50lbs
• Possess a valid driver's license

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible at the site level for all operations and maintenance of a safe, caring, and developmentally appropriate educational environment for all students
• Comply with all licensing rules and regulations
• Coordinate and maintain required training hours and certifications through MiRegistry
• Support, evaluate, and plan assignments for classroom assistants and student workers
• Oversee and maintain accurate and complete student records as required by licensing, district policies, and administrative regulations
• Oversee the daily functioning of the classroom to provide a safe, healthy, and organized learning environment
• Provide direction and support for assistant teachers assigned to the center
• Assist in the day-to-day training/support of assistant teachers and student workers
• Represent the school and District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students in a professional manner
• Maintain all necessary record keeping procedures
• Interact with children to promote language, social, emotional, large and fine motor skills
• Responsible for the implementation of approved curriculum with fidelity
• Lead planning time and take all team members' ideas into consideration
• Develop lesson plans and make them available to all parents, staff, and ancillary providers in a timely manner
• Ensure lesson plans reflect language, social, emotional, large and fine motor growth, and needed accommodations based on child's IFSP, IEP or behavior plan
• Set-up, carry out, and clean up all lesson plans with assistance from other staff members
• Conduct ongoing child screening and assessment activities with accuracy and timeliness and analyze results to use for lesson planning and continuous improvement
• Familiarize and follow all policies, procedures, and requirements as set forth by site Handbook in accordance with the Early Childhood Standards of Quality and Childcare Licensing Rules
• Attend professional meetings, i.e., staff meetings, Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs), Individual Education Plans (IEPs), educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
• Provide for child needs, which may include, but are not limited to toileting and/or diapering, proper lifting and/or transferring (up to 50 pounds), feeding, special education needs, medically related needs and personal hygiene needs of children
• Keep the Program Administrator informed of site issues or concerns
• Acts as Staff-in-Charge in the absence of the Program Administrator, ensuring daily site operations run smoothly and maintaining communication and decision-making responsibilities as needed
• Remain free of substance abuse and/or illegal drug use at all times
• Other related duties as assigned

Wages and Fringes: Edustaff contract- $18-20/hr based on education, experience, and/or certification


APPLICANTS: Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to Cara Lafaver at View email address on click.appcast.io