GSRP Preschool Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience - Clarkston, MI
Salary: $38,000-$42,000 per GSRP school year
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday | School-Year Position
About the Opportunity
Are you a Preschool Teacher looking for a school-year teaching position?
The Learning Experience - Clarkston is hiring a GSRP Preschool Lead Teacher to lead a state-funded preschool classroom for 4-year-old children.
We're looking for an experienced early childhood educator who loves creating engaging learning experiences, preparing children for kindergarten, and building meaningful relationships with families.
Multiple Michigan-approved qualification pathways are accepted. A bachelor's degree specifically in Early Childhood Education is not required if you meet another approved GSRP pathway.
What You'll Do
- Lead a GSRP preschool classroom serving 4-year-old children
- Plan and implement engaging lessons aligned with Michigan GSRP standards
- Support early literacy, math, language, and social-emotional development
- Create a positive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom
- Complete child assessments, observations, and required GSRP documentation
- Communicate with families and conduct parent conferences
- Collaborate with Assistant Teachers and center leadership
- Maintain Michigan childcare licensing and GSRP program compliance
Qualifications
Candidates must meet at least one Michigan-approved GSRP Lead Teacher qualification pathway, including:
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a qualifying early childhood endorsement
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with a preschool specialization
- Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a valid Preschool CDA
- Another qualification pathway approved by Michigan MiLEAP for GSRP Lead Teachers
Additional qualifications:
- Previous preschool or early childhood teaching experience preferred
- GSRP teaching experience is a plus
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate preschool practices
- Ability to work collaboratively with families and teaching teams
What We Offer
- $38,000-$42,000 for the GSRP school year
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team
- Opportunities for professional growth
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience - Clarkston and help prepare children for kindergarten through meaningful early childhood education experiences.
We welcome applications from qualified preschool educators who meet Michigan's GSRP Lead Teacher requirements.
The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.