GSRP Assistant Teacher Pre-Kindergarten

Job Title: GSRP Assistant Teacher (Pre-Kindergarten) - two positions avalible

Program: Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)

School Year: 2026-2027

Location: Lakeview School District

Job Type: Full-time, School year, 10 months

Lakeview School District is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic GSRP Associate Teacher to join our early childhood team. The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan's state-funded Pre-Kindergarten program for four-year-old children. Under the supervision of the Lead Teacher and Director of Early Childhood Operations, you will help foster a safe, play-based, and developmentally appropriate learning environment to prepare our scholars for kindergarten.

Key Responsibilities:

• Classroom Instruction: Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing the daily curriculum, lesson plans, and both small and large group activities.
• Child Assessment: Observe and document developmental milestones and learning progress using approved GSRP assessment tools.
• Family Engagement: Assist with family events, and help facilitate required parent-teacher conferences and home visits.
• Student Care: Promote self-help skills, proper hygiene, and the social-emotional growth of four-year-olds.
• Classroom Operations: Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Licensing Compliance: Ensure all daily activities and procedures align with Michigan Child Care Licensing rules, school district policies, and GSRP grant requirements.
• Professional Development: Maintain or exceed MiRegistry Annual Professional Development requirements per Great Start to Quality expectations.
• Coaching: Participate and adhere to early learning coaching, data meetings, and instructional feedback.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education (Must meet one of the following criteria):

• An Associate's degree (AA or AAS) or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

• OR a valid, current Child Development Pre-School Associate (CDA) Credential.

• Experience: Previous experience working with preschool-aged children in a licensed childcare or educational setting is highly preferred.

• Professionalism: Seeking qualified professional candidates with career minded goals and a nurturing personality in the field of Early Childhood Education.

• Certifications: Valid CPR, First Aid certifications, Mandated Reporter, Bloodborne Pathogens training (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

• Background Check: Ability to pass all state-mandated criminal history and comprehensive childcare background checks.

Benefits: Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, & Professional Development Assistance.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit resume, cover letter, copies of early childhood credentials and unofficial transcripts with application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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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