GSRP Lead Teacher; PreK

WHO WE ARE

The Cornerstone Schools have been serving students and families in Detroit for more than thirty years with a steadfast commitment to opportunity, excellence, and community. We are building schools where young people are not only prepared academically, but are also equipped to live with integrity, resilience, and joy. To do this, we seek team members who bring both skill and spirit to their work: creative problem- solvers, collaborative partners, and centered souls who act with intention, steadiness, and heart.

Our mission is to seek for ourselves and our students to live a Complete Life, a virtuous life, a life of excellence, in the unfolding of the American Promise. As Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught us, such a life is of length (“to live for a purpose born”), breadth (“to be a person for others”), and height (“to know God”).

We have six schools around the city of Detroit:
Jefferson-Douglass Academy, Washington-Parks Academy, Madison-Carver Academy, Adams-Young Elementary, Adams-Young Middle School, and Lincoln-King High School. We invite those who feel called to this work to join us in shaping lives and communities for the better.

Our faculty, staff, parents and students are all part of the Cornerstone family. We work hard together to help each other succeed. If you want to work alongside a group of people who are passionate about what they do, the city in which they do it, and the families they serve, then Cornerstone is the right place for you.

Title: GSRP Lead Teacher (PreK)
FLSA
Status: Exempt

Reports: School Principal

Calendar: 10 Month

The GSRP Lead Teacher delivers a high-quality, developmentally appropriate preschool program aligned to the Michigan Early Childhood Standards of Quality and the requirements of the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP). Through purposeful planning, play-based instruction, ongoing assessment, and strong family partnerships, the Lead Teacher builds the foundation for each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth. Our Lead Teachers are role models of the Complete Life in how they teach young learners and how they collaborate with colleagues and families.

Instruction and Classroom Leadership:

• Plan and implement daily lessons aligned to GSRP standards and approved curriculum, such as High Scope, Creative Curriculum, or Connect4
  
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• Create a classroom environment that supports active learning, play-based instruction, and social-emotional development
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of young learners
• Establish classroom routines that promote independence, curiosity, and positive behavior
• Foster warm, responsive interactions that build trust and security with every child

Assessment and Data:

• Conduct required assessments using COR Advantage, Teaching Strategies GOLD, or other program-approved tools
• Use assessment data to inform daily instruction and communicate progress with families
• Maintain accurate student records in compliance with GSRP and licensing requirements
• Identify and address developmental needs early through ongoing observation and documentation

Family Engagement:

• Communicate regularly with families about student progress, classroom activities, and expectations
• Conduct required home visits as outlined by GSRP
• Lead parent conferences and participate in family events throughout the year
• Support families in understanding child development and school readiness

Compliance and Program Quality:

• Ensure compliance with GSRP program requirements, LARA licensing rules, and health and safety standards
• Participate in GSRP monitoring, audits, and quality improvement processes, including PQA and CLASS observations
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized classroom…