Lead Teacher
LITTLE SCHOLARS OF DETROIT
Position Title Lead Teacher Reports To Program Director / Site Director Employment Type Full-Time / Part-Time Benefits Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Tuition assistance Wellness resources Position Summary The Lead Teacher at Little Scholars of Detroit is responsible for planning and implementing a high-quality early childhood education program that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children in a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The Lead Teacher provides leadership within the classroom, supervises assistant teachers and aides, ensures compliance with Michigan licensing regulations, and maintains positive relationships with children, families, and staff. The Lead Teacher is expected to uphold the mission, vision, and values of Little Scholars of Detroit by fostering school readiness, family engagement, professionalism, and child-centered learning experiences. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Classroom Leadership & Instruction Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with Creative Curriculum and/or HighScope Curriculum, Michigan Early Childhood Standards of Quality, and GSRP Guidelines (if applicable). Maintain a structured, organized, and engaging classroom environment. Lead daily classroom routines. Use intentional teaching strategies to support language, literacy, math, science, social-emotional learning, and problem‑solving skills. Ensure children are actively supervised at all times. Utilize positive behavior guidance and redirection techniques. Conduct ongoing child observations and assessments using GOLD, COR Advantage, ASQ, or other assigned assessment tools. Differentiate instruction to meet individual developmental needs. Relevant Licensing Expectations Active supervision of children. Maintaining safe classroom environments. Accurate attendance records. Compliance with health and sanitation requirements. Proper child release procedures. Completion of required professional development and MiRegistry documentation. Classroom Environment Responsibilities Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom. Ensure learning centers are properly labeled, stocked, and rotated regularly. Display current lesson plans, student work, schedules, and classroom documentation. Ensure materials and equipment are safe, sanitized, and developmentally appropriate. Support family-style dining and child independence routines. Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities Complete daily attendance and meal counts accurately. Maintain lesson plans and classroom documentation weekly. Submit required reports, assessments, and incident documentation on time. Ensure child files and classroom records remain audit-ready and compliant. Participate in licensing visits, classroom observations, and quality assurance reviews. Qualifications Minimum Requirements CDA, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (based on classroom/program requirements). GSRP experience preferred. CPR/First Aid Certification. Previous experience working in an early childhood classroom. Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices. Ability to manage a classroom effectively. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with families and staff. Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Ability to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, and actively engage with children. Ability to supervise children indoors and outdoors. Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations. #J-18808-Ljbffr LITTLE SCHOLARS OF DETROIT
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