Early Childhood -Lead Teacher

Acquire4Hire LLC; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Holiday Pay

Vacation Pay

Comp Time off

Bonus Pay

Child Care

Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness

Uniforms

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC is seeking a dedicated Teacher to lead a cohesive teaching team and coordinate the curriculum in our Georgia classroom. The role hinges on understanding child development to create a safe, engaging environment.

You will supervise assistants, manage daily operations, and maintain open communication with parents while ensuring compliance with center policies and state regulations. Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (30 ECE credits), CPR/First Aid, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional child care and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Lead by example; coaching and supporting teaching staff.
• Plan activities to engage children and foster growth.
• Maintain communications with parents via progress reports and conferences.
• Ensure center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic classroom and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Child development

Education

Associate's Degree in ECE

30 ECE credits

Job description

About This Role

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. Must be a Team Player, able to receive and implement directions.

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. Must be a Team Player, able to receive and implement directions.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of professional child care and leadership experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

ABeka Curriculum Experience

Benefits

• Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Compensation Time off
• Bonus Pay
• Child Care
• Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness
• Uniforms