Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUPISD) is seeking a Lead Teacher to provide a safe and nurturing quality learning environment for infant/toddler or preschool aged children. The Lead Teacher will maintain parent relationships, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in continuous professional development. Minimum qualifications include meeting the minimum personnel qualifications set forth by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers. A Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education; a Bachelors Degree in Birth to Kindergarten Education; or willingness to obtain within 3 years is preferred.

Duties and responsibilities include overseeing the daily functioning of the classroom, providing direction and support for assistant teachers, representing the school and District in interactions with parents and community, and maintaining all necessary record keeping procedures. The Lead Teacher will also be responsible for the implementation of approved curriculum, development of lesson plans, and ongoing child screening and assessment activities.