Readiness Program; GSRP Preschool Lead Teacher

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Preschool Lead Teacher

Van Buren Intermediate School District – SPECIAL SERVICES – Lawrence, Michigan

Job : 5559409

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Preschool Lead Teacher

Open Positions: Bloomingdale

Reports To: GSRP Supervisor

Location of Work: Special Services Building / GSRP location Bloomingdale, 701 South Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, MI 49064

Job Goal(s): To fully implement components of the Michigan grant funded GSRP services to provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate preschool services which positively impact student growth and kindergarten readiness.

Education:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching

Note:

Consideration may be given to a candidate meeting minimal grant requirements for education. Requires placement on a compliance plan to reach qualification within a defined time frame. Support for some costs may be available through Michigan AEYC T.E.A.C.H. scholarship program.

Work Experience: Previous experience teaching in early childhood education is preferred.

Skills and Training:

• Supervisory and classroom management skills
• Training and implementation of High Scope or other research-based preschool curriculum and student assessment tools
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
  Spanish speaking preferred
• Experience working with families from diverse backgrounds
• Capacity to support inclusion efforts for children with disabilities

• Establish instructional programs based on scientifically based research and approved curriculum (training will be supported).
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Provide for the screening and preparation of children to fully participate in program services.
• Partner with special education staff for screening and evaluation for identified children. Support and implement strategies for children with special education services.
• Demonstrate the ability to support the social and emotional development of children.
• Provide materials, activities and opportunities that support engagement, curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to the developmental level of the children.
• Include materials and experiences in the classroom that are culturally appropriate and represent diversity.
• Design, implement, teach, model and support a positive classroom management process and positive discipline approach that includes children in decision making and problem solving for solutions, as developmentally appropriate.
• Record, maintain, and submit per schedule all required records for local education agency, VBISD, state licensing, and GSRP grant.
• Conduct and manage technology based child assessment system, using data outcomes for classroom and individual child decision making.
• Participate in team planning sessions with all project staff to ensure well-coordinated and effective delivery of services to meet program objectives.
• Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis.
• Partner in professional manner with GSRP associate teacher. May require modeling, problem solving, open communication style, and notification to supervisor for concerns.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive family engagement plan to share knowledge; partner for children’s learning; problem solve for child level and program level concerns; provide opportunities for parent leadership; and build a strong school to home/home to school connection.
• Participate in required GSRP county-wide and VBISD staff training and meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current best practices in early childhood through professional development venues.
• Secure and document professional development as required by the GSRP grant, child care…