GSRP Lead Teacher

id='p4096_110'>GSRP Lead Teacher JobID: 4096

Position Type:

Hourly/Preschool Childcare Program

Date Posted:

6/22/2026

Location:

Various Buildings

District:

Grosse Pointe Public Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide

Responsible To: Director of Preschool Services; Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Superintendent

Supervises: Associate teachers, volunteers and children in the program.

Location: Ferry Elementary School or Maire Elementary School

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS:

Lead Teachers must meet the GSRP qualifications upon hire. A Lead Teacher will be considered credentialed for the position with minimally any of the following:

• A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement, Early Childhood General and Special Education birth kindergarten (ZN) or Lower Elementary Education PK (ZO) endorsement; or
• A bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching. The transcript will document a major, rather than a minor, in child development or early childhood education; or
• A bachelor's degree in elementary teaching with a valid Preschool CDA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate program using the Creative Curriculum in an all inclusive classroom setting.
• Utilizes Early Childhood Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
• Communicates regularly with administrative support including Director of Preschool Services and dedicated specialists assigned to the GSRP program.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains program equipment and supplies and maintains an up-to-date inventory list.
• Develops effective communication with the parents of children enrolled in the program.
• Provides a safe, nurturing, child-oriented environment and meets Environmental Health guidelines regarding cleanliness.
• Assists Director of Preschool Services in ensuring the site meets state licensing regulations, Great Start to Quality standards and GSRP guidelines.
• Completes all appropriate paperwork including but not limited to lesson plans, purchase order requisitions, attendance records and accident reports.
• Observes and assesses children's growth using formal and informal instruments and maintains a portfolio for each child.
• Conducts 2 conferences with parents throughout the year.
• Plans and conducts 2 home visits each year.
• Supervises classroom assistants and provides input for performance evaluation.
• Communicates and works closely with GSRP classroom consultant.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk over 60% of the work day in order to supervise children throughout daily activities, walk throughout the school, participate in Gym and Playground activities.
• Must have the physical stamina to care for energetic young children.
• Required to lift (7 -50 pounds), bend, sit on the floor, run and engage in other physical activities.
• Assist with toileting needs

Job qualifications:

• Comprehensive background check, health and safety training, signed child abuse form.
• CPR and First Aid Training (provided through the program)
• Must be able to adequately carry out all above mentioned job responsibilities.
• Be punctual and in attendance daily.
• Complete all mandatory professional development.

Working Conditions:

• Program hours are 8:00am-4:30pm
• Children in session 7 hours 10 minutes/day
• Monday-Friday

Salary : $23.96 - $27.84/ hourly, quarterly merit pay, paid holidays, paid vacation days, benefits package

Application Procedure: Complete the on-line application and attach the required documents. Direct inquiries to Sara Meier, Director of Preschool Services; MeierS@gpschools.org

Selection Procedure:

Position will remain open until filled. The successful candidate must meet the State standard for a clear criminal history and provide a comprehensive background check.