Early Childhood - Lead Teacher Pre-K

Child Care Resources Inc; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Decatur, Georgia, is seeking a Teacher to develop a cohesive teaching team, coordinate curriculum, and manage classroom operations. The successful candidate will possess an Associate Degree or equivalent certification in Early Childhood Education, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a supportive environment, professional growth opportunities, and benefits including insurance and paid holidays.

Benefits

Insurance

Dental

Paid Holidays

Compensation Time Off

Uniforms

Family Atmosphere

Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate curriculum and develop classroom activities.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers.
• Maintain communication with parents and ensure center policies are met.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Professional Certification in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Summary

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.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards lesson plans.
• 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.
• Supervise children at all times.
• 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.
• Ensure classroom materials are used appropriately and maintain a creative environment.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of professional child care experience.
• Must have an Associate Degree, TCC, CDA or Professional Certification in Early Childhood Education
• 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 early child development, and self-motivated.
• 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.
• 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. Must be able to participate in physical activities.
• 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 Skills

Benefits

Insurance

Dental

Paid Holidays

Compensation Time Off

Uniforms

Family Atmosphere

Non-Profit Student Loan FORGIVENESS