Top 60 Early childhood teacher Jobs in Lansing Mi

2026-27 GSRP Lead Teacher Colt ECEC
Waverly Community Schools —Lansing, MI
- $48,476 - $90,155 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
GSRP Teacher 2026-27
Waverly Community Schools —Lansing, MI
- $47,525 - $88,387 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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Pre K Montessori i 1/2 Day Lead Teacher
Okemos Kids Club —Okemos, MI
- $28.65 - $30.23 an hour
- Full-time
- Teaching Certification
- Preschool
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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14d
Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term
Michigan State University —Lansing, MI
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Management
Upper Elementary Teacher
Cole Academy —East Lansing, MI
- $44,000 - $54,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Special Education Teacher
Cole Academy —Lansing, MI
- $45,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Head Start Lead Teacher
Bright Beginnings Learning Center —Morrice, MI
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Preschool
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Lead Preschool Teacher
CrossPointe Kids —Perry, MI
- From $18 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Preschool
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Lead Teacher
Little Dreamers Daycare Center —Lansing, MI
- $14 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
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Specialized Pre K Lead Teacher
KinderCare Education —East Lansing, MI
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Part-Time Montessori PPK Teacher
Okemos Public Schools —Okemos, MI
- Part-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's degree
2d
Classroom Support Teacher
Spartan Child Development Center —East Lansing, MI
- From $32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Children
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
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10d
GSRP Preschool Lead Teacher
Little Dreamers Daycare Center —Lansing, MI
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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2d
Kindergarten Teacher
Lansing School District —Lansing, MI
- $50,285 - $95,000 a year
- Multiple hires
- School experience
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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3d
Preschool Specialist
Lansing School District —Lansing, MI
- $50,285 - $95,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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2d
Preschool Lead Teacher
Spartan Child Development Center —East Lansing, MI
- From $37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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10d
Universal Preschool Float Associate Teacher
Lansing School District —Lansing, MI
- $21.42 - $25.66 an hour
- Multiple hires
- School experience
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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GSRP Associate Teacher
Holt Public Schools —Holt, MI
- $19.08 - $32.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Public school
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Specialized Pre-K Lead Teacher - Okemos
KinderCare Education —Okemos, MI
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Kindergarten Teacher (Spanish Immersion)
Lansing School District —Lansing, MI
- $50,285 - $95,000 a year
- Multiple hires
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
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2026-27 GSRP Lead Teacher Colt ECEC

Waverly Community Schools -
Lansing, MI

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Job Details

$48,476 - $90,155 a year

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Teacher collaboration
Individualized instructions
Bachelor's degree
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Working with students
Community relationship building
Teaching experience with young children
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Position Announcement

Job Title: GSRP Lead Teacher 2026-27

Location: Colt ECEC Start Date: August 2026

Salary $48,476-$90,155 - As per the Terms of
Range/ salary schedule contained in the Employment School Year
Level: WEA Master Agreement

Date Posted: Application August 5, 2026 Deadline: Until Filled

Application A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. (See application instructions at
Process:

GSRP Teacher August 2026-27

Resume and cover letter may be:

Attached within the online application (preferred)
Faxed: (517) 321-8577
Mailed: Waverly Community Schools, 515 Snow Rd., Lansing, MI 48917

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning,
assessing, and instructing 4-year-olds, based on the needs of each child, and the requirements of
the GSRP grant. The teacher is also responsible for maintaining program quality and documentation
as outlined in the GSRP Implementation Manual, Preschool Program Quality Assessment (PQA), and
DHS licensing guidelines. This position reports directly to the assigned building/program principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following
duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all
functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person
attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not
limited to the following:

Possess a strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practice for four-year-olds

and be able to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning

Follow the daily schedule as outlined in the curriculum and GSRP guidelines
Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of children and provide age-appropriate

instructional support

Meet with an Early Childhood Specialist and/or principal for coaching and feedback as

needed to ensure quality programming and maintain a high-level PQA rating

Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled program activities as requested
Consider the associate teacher an essential member of the teaching team
Collaborate with the associate teacher in planning, team meetings, troubleshooting, and

decision-making

Empower the associate teacher to monitor behavior and support the educational process in

the classroom

Participate in-home visits with associate teacher to partner with parents to meet the

educational needs of their children

Organize and maintain records for grant and licensing purposes
Create and update anecdotal records and portfolios for each child
Complete required progress reports and other paperwork
Participate in district recruitment efforts, including open houses and round-ups, and assist in

student selection

Maintain inventory of classroom equipment, materials, and supplies
Schedule parent/family activities
Develop newsletters and informational materials for families
Able to work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home

visits, recruitment events, open house

Utilize “best” classroom management practices to create a learning environment that is

conducive to learning, curtails disruptive behaviors and enhances students’ self-esteem.

Collaborate with special education staff to provide students with needed supports.
Participate in and contribute to professional development, implement strategies learned

with fidelity.

Parent and Community Engagement

Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or

home visits including communicating student progress.

Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with students,

parents, and colleagues.

Participate in parent meetings, including IEP’s and Parent/Teacher Conferences
Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider

community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.

Other Duties

Display physical, social, mental, and emotional soundness to execute the duties of job.
Serve as a role model for all students and within school community.
Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in positive,

supportive, and cooperative ways.

Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision-making

processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Contribute to extra-curricular activities and school programs, including recess duty as

requested.

Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract.
Regular and on-time attendance is required.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood (ZA or ZS) endorsement or degree

in the area of Early Childhood and acceptance of compliance plan for GSRP through Ingham
ISD.

Early Childhood training and experience
Willingness to be trained in Connect4Learning (C4L) Curriculum

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the ability to

motivate students to perform at their best.

Demonstrated ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse

environment.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction, by using a variety of styles, and inspire

mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities
for all students.

Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team.
Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the

school community.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education

policies.

Ability to demonstrate the character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when

interacting with staff, students, and community members.

ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to
finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl,
talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors
although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety,
well-being, and work output of students.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze,
communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate,
use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Non-Discrimination
The Waverly Community Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex,
sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion,
national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be
requested through the Human Resources Department at (517) 319-3031) or
[email protected].

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early childhood teacher jobs in lansing mi

2026-27 GSRP Lead Teacher Colt ECEC

GSRP Teacher 2026-27

Pre K Montessori i 1/2 Day Lead Teacher

Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term

Upper Elementary Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Head Start Lead Teacher

Lead Preschool Teacher

Lead Teacher

Specialized Pre K Lead Teacher

Part-Time Montessori PPK Teacher

Classroom Support Teacher

GSRP Preschool Lead Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

Preschool Specialist

Preschool Lead Teacher

Universal Preschool Float Associate Teacher

GSRP Associate Teacher

Specialized Pre-K Lead Teacher - Okemos

Kindergarten Teacher (Spanish Immersion)

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