Lead GSRP Teacher / Assistant Director

The Lead GSRP Teacher / Assistant Director is expected to remain actively involved in classroom activities and spend a significant portion of the workday working directly with children, while also fulfilling leadership and administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate will lead our GSRP classroom, support teachers, assist with daily center operations, and work closely with the Center Director to ensure a high-quality early childhood education program.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Job Overview


We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and dedicated Lead GSRP Teacher / Assistant Director to join our childcare team!


This is a dual-role position for someone who enjoys working directly with children while also taking on leadership and administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate will lead our GSRP classroom, support teachers, assist with daily center operations, and work closely with the Center Director to ensure a high-quality early childhood education program.


This is a hands-on leadership position that requires spending a significant portion of the day actively working in the classroom, along with assisting with administrative duties and staff supervision.


Key Responsibilities


GSRP Classroom Leadership

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the GSRP classroom.
  
  
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and learning activities aligned with GSRP standards.
  
  
• Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.
  
  
• Monitor and support children's academic, social, emotional, and developmental progress.
  
  
• Maintain accurate classroom records, attendance, assessments, and required documentation.
  
  
• Communicate regularly with parents and families regarding children's progress and classroom activities.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with GSRP program guidelines, childcare licensing requirements, and health and safety regulations.
  
  

Assistant Director Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director with daily center operations and administrative tasks.
  
  
• Support, guide, and mentor teachers and classroom staff.
  
  
• Help coordinate staff schedules and classroom coverage.
  
  
• Monitor classroom environments and ensure staff follow center policies and procedures.
  
  
• Assist with maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
  
  
• Help address classroom concerns and provide support when needed.
  
  
• Assist with staff onboarding, training, and professional development.
  
  
• Help maintain positive relationships with families, employees, and management.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous experience in early childhood education or a childcare setting.
  
  
• Previous Lead Teacher, GSRP, or supervisory experience preferred.
  
  
• Knowledge of GSRP program requirements and early childhood development.
  
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  
  
• Ability to develop lesson plans and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
  
  
• Ability to guide, support, and mentor classroom teachers.
  
  
• Familiarity with childcare licensing requirements and safety regulations.
  
  
• Required education and credentials must meet applicable Michigan GSRP and childcare licensing requirements.
  
  

What We're Looking For


We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for early childhood education.
  
  
• Enjoys being actively involved in the classroom throughout the day.
  
  
• Can balance teaching responsibilities with leadership and administrative duties.
  
  
• Is confident in guiding and supporting other teachers.
  
  
• Is organized, dependable, flexible, and proactive.
  
  
• Can take initiative and lead by example.
  
  
• Is comfortable stepping in to support different classrooms when needed.
  
  

Important Position Details


This position is not primarily office-based. The Lead GSRP Teacher / Assistant Director is expected to remain actively involved in classroom activities and spend a significant portion of the workday working directly with children, while also fulfilling leadership and administrative responsibilities.


If you are passionate about early childhood education and ready to take on a leadership role while making a difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you!