Little Raiders GSRP Lead Teacher

Portland Public Schools: Little Raiders GSRP Lead Teacher

Portland Public Schools seeks an innovative and passionate education professional to join our preschool team to enhance the education experience for our students enrolled in Little Raiders Great Start Readiness Program at Portland Public Schools.

The desired candidate would possess the following attributes:

• Exceptional communication analysis interpersonal and organizational skills

• Understanding of or demonstrated training in PBIS and MTSS initiatives

• Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment common sense and a calm demeanor

• Impeccable character a good sense of humor and compassion for students families and staff

• Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning practices

• Willingness to undertake extra-curricular assignments

Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree or higher in Child Development or Early Child Development with specialization in preschool teaching.

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood Endorsement

• Strong base in early childhood curriculum and conscious discipline

• Ability to use assessments and student data to drive meaningful instruction

• Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with students staff parents and district colleagues

• Demonstrated ability to sustain and improve student achievement outcomes

• Willingness to contribute to a safe school climate of high expectations and strong collaboration high staff and student morale and positive community involvement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan implement and monitor curriculum.

• Engage parents in an advisory capacity related to implementation of the program.

• Develop a working relationship with administrators support staff teachers volunteers and students.

• Engage with children in all areas of the program and parts of the day.

• Work collaboratively and communicate with teaching team partner regarding childrens behavior and progress.

• Maintain accurate and complete student records.

• Follow written IEP and support plans and ensure requirements of IEP are followed in relation.

• Assist children with personal health care needs including toileting.

• Participate in training and ongoing professional development.

• Ability to plan prepare materials and carry out activities that are fun educational and foster personal-social physical and academic skills.

• Ability to maintain a safe and secure learning environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively with young children and their families.

• Ability to work well with diverse families.

• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students staff and the school community.

• Self-directedness and initiative when given a variety of tasks and responsibilities.

• Regular and consistent attendance

• Ability to pass a Comprehensive background check per DHHS licensing

• Other duties as assigned
  

Position Details:

• Title: Little Raiders GSRP Lead Teacher

• Reports to: Early Childhood Director

• Calendar: As per District Preschool Calendar

• Compensation: In accordance with Preschool agreement ($35047 to $51129/yr)

• Benefits: Insurance Retirement and paid time off

• Posting date: December 15 2025

• Application deadline: December 29 2025 or until filled

Application Process:

Applicants for the position may email the following documents in one attachment to: or apply online at:

• Letter of interest detailing the manner in which the candidate meets the qualifications and desired attributes for the position

• A current resume with reference contact information

• Copies of all university transcripts

• Copies of current Michigan educator certification or certification program letter of acceptance

• Two current (within the last two years) letters of recommendation