Childcare Lead Teacher 12-18 Months class

Trinity Lutheran Academy; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Lutheran Academy in Athens, GA is seeking a warm, energetic Lead Teacher for our Christ-centered preschool community. You will help create a safe, nurturing classroom, support engaging activities, and build strong relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities include observing progress, communicating with parents, and maintaining daily routines in a collaborative team setting. This part-time role aligns with our faith-based mission and values.

Qualifications

• Must have a heart for Jesus and share His love with children and families.
• Excellent communication with parents, coworkers, and kids.

Responsibilities

• Help create a loving, safe space where children feel valued and heard.
• Support hands-on, joyful learning activities that spark curiosity and creativity.
• Observe and document children’s interests and progress.
• Communicate positively with families and team members.
• Assist in daily classroom routines and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Support Trinity Lutheran Academy’s Christian values and nurture each child’s spirit.

Job description

About This Role

Join Our Team as a Joyful Lead Teacher!

Do you love working with children and being part of a team that makes learning fun and meaningful? Trinity Lutheran Academy is looking for a warm, energetic, and dependable Lead Teacher to join our Christ-centered preschool community!

As an Lead Teacher, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where our little learners can grow and thrive. You’ll support the Admin. in bringing exciting educational activities to life, build strong relationships with children and families, and help make each day feel special in our classroom.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday | 7-1PM

• If you're looking for a meaningful and rewarding role where your days are filled with laughter, learning, and purpose—we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Do

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Helping create a loving and safe space where children feel valued and heard
• Supporting fun, hands-on learning activities that spark curiosity and creativity
• Observing and documenting children’s interests and progress
• Communicating positively with families and team members
• Assisting in the daily classroom routine and maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Supporting our school’s Christian values and nurturing each child’s unique spirit

Requirements

A heart for Jesus – You profess Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and want to share His love with children and families.

Available Monday–Friday, 7am-1pm – You’re dependable and ready to bring your best each afternoon.

High energy and positivity – You bring the joy, whether it’s circle time or cleanup time!

Team player vibes – You work well with others and enjoy being part of a supportive, collaborative environment.

Great communicator – You’re confident speaking with parents, co-workers, and kids—and can send a cheerful message when needed.

Child development know-how – You understand what makes little ones tick and love seeing them grow.

Organized and reliable – You manage your time well and bring a calm, can-do attitude to every day.

CPR/First Aid Certified – Or you're willing to get certified to help keep our kiddos safe.

Clear background check with fingerprinting – We will set this up for you! Safety is a top priority in our school family.

Reliable transportation and consistent attendance – Because showing up matters, and our kids love seeing your face every day!

• Must be 18 years old

About Trinity Lutheran Academy

The purpose of Trinity Lutheran Academy is to nurture children's spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth through a planned sequence of age appropriate learning, faith building, play, and interactive activities. It is well established that children learn best through active learning and play, especially at an early age. The church and school strive to reach out to families through worship, education, witness, service, and fellowship. Our Academy's programs provide care and education for children from 6 weeks - 5 years.