GSRP Lead Preschool Teacher
Community Unlimited — Athens, Michigan
Pay: Up to $52,632 per year
Job type: Full-time, school-year position
Work location: In person
Teaching preschool is demanding work, and no Lead Teacher should be expected to do it alone. Community Unlimited is seeking a qualified GSRP Lead Preschool Teacher to lead our Athens classroom. Support staff will be assigned in proportion to classroom enrollment and all required staffing ratios.
This position is ideal for an educator who can create a warm, structured classroom while successfully managing curriculum, child assessments, family relationships, documentation, and classroom leadership.
What You Will Do
- Plan and lead an engaging, developmentally appropriate preschool classroom using the HighScope curriculum.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where every child can learn and grow.
- Guide and collaborate with classroom support staff.
- Maintain active supervision and consistently follow health and safety requirements.
- Observe, assess, and document each child’s development and progress.
- Use assessment information to individualize learning experiences.
- Build respectful, productive relationships with families through regular communication and required family-engagement activities.
- Maintain accurate classroom records and complete required reports and documentation.
- Collaborate with Community Unlimited leadership, school partners, and other professionals supporting children and families.
- Participate in required training and ongoing professional development.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following qualification pathways:
- Hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate with one of the following endorsements:
- Early Childhood Education (ZA)
- Early Childhood General and Special Education (ZS)
- Birth–Kindergarten endorsement
- Pre-K–3 endorsement
OR
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching. The applicant’s transcript must document a major—not a minor—in early childhood education or child development.
Applicants must already meet one of these qualification pathways to be considered.
A Strong Candidate Will
- Build genuine relationships with young children and their families.
- Lead a classroom calmly, confidently, and consistently.
- Communicate professionally with families, coworkers, and school partners.
- Balance hands-on teaching with assessment, planning, and documentation responsibilities.
- Work collaboratively and help classroom support staff succeed.
- Be dependable, organized, flexible, and committed to high-quality early childhood education.
Previous GSRP and HighScope experience is preferred.
Compensation
Annual pay is based on credentials, qualifications, and relevant experience. Highly qualified candidates may earn up to $52,632 per year.
How to Apply
Submit your resume through Indeed and clearly identify the degree, teaching certificate, and endorsement that qualify you for the position. Candidates selected to continue in the hiring process will be asked to provide appropriate credential and transcript verification.
Community Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs without discrimination based on any legally protected status.
Pay: Up to $52,632.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
