GA State Pre-K Lead Teacher

Learning Care; Lilburn (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Health benefits

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Bring children to work

Job summary

Learning Care is seeking a Lead Pre-K Teacher to plan, assess, and instruct 4-year-old children in Georgia’s Pre-K program. You will create engaging lessons, mentor peers, and ensure curriculum aligns with licensing guidelines and state requirements. The role demands leadership in classroom management and collaboration with families to promote child achievement.

We offer a supportive environment with benefits and opportunities for professional growth as part of Georgia's Pre-K initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, approved related degree or higher credential.
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Care for the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children in your class.
• Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on licensing guidelines and GA Pre-K program requirements.
• Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and center success.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Family communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

Georgia's Pre-K Program is a state funded educational program for all age eligible 4-year-old children in Georgia. The purpose of Georgia's Pre-K Program is to prepare children for success in Kindergarten and later school years. The Pre-K Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing 4-year-old's, based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the program.

As a Lead Pre-K Teacher, you'll:

• Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and GA Pre-K program requirements.
• Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center's success.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, approved related degree or higher credential
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.