Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified, highly engaging GSRP Lead Preschool Teacher to join our team in Riverview. In this role, you will lead a state-funded Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) classroom, delivering high-quality early childhood education to 4-year-old students. You will be responsible for implementing research-based curricula, assessing student growth, complying with state grant guidelines, and creating a supportive, play-based learning environment that prepares children for kindergarten.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Teaching Certification: A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an Early Childhood ZA or ZS endorsement (or Early Childhood General/Special Education, PK-3 / Birth-K).
• • Alternative: A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with a specialization in preschool teaching.
• GSRP Grant Requirements: Familiarity with Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) guidelines, Early Childhood Standards of Quality (ECSQ-PK), and assessment tools such as Teaching Strategies GOLD or HighScope PQA.
• Certifications & Clearances:
• • Active CPR and First Aid Certification.
  • Ability to pass Michigan State Police and FBI criminal background checks, as well as State Child Abuse and Neglect (Central Registry) clearances.
  • Active profile/registration in MiRegistry .

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum, Instruction & Grant Compliance

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with GSRP guidelines and state early learning standards.
• Implement research-based curricula (e.g., HighScope, Creative Curriculum) focusing on early literacy, math, science, social-emotional skills, and creative play.
• Conduct formal and informal student assessments, maintaining accurate anecdotal records, portfolios, and individual student progress reports.
• Ensure all classroom operations strictly adhere to DHS licensing standards and GSRP grant compliance criteria.

Team Leadership & Family Engagement

• Supervise and collaborate directly with the GSRP Associate/Assistant Teacher in daily planning, instruction, and classroom management.
• Conduct mandatory GSRP home visits and parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year to build strong family partnerships.
• Facilitate family engagement activities, workshops, and open houses.

Classroom Environment & Safety

• Create an inclusive, welcoming classroom environment using positive behavioral strategies and social-emotional guidance.
• Continuously supervise children across all settings, including indoor classroom activities, outdoor play, meal times, and rest periods.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to actively engage with young children, including bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to safely lift or move equipment or children up to 40 lbs.

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Company Description

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