Head Start Lead Teacher (Early Childhood Education)

Easter Seals North Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals North Georgia in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to implement developmentally appropriate practices for children up to age five in an inclusive setting. The role requires an Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, plus strong communication and teamwork skills.

You will collaborate with the Center Manager and Education/Disabilities Specialists and must pass background checks, drug screening, and

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge, skills, and experiences to perform the functions responsibly.
• Familiarity with the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of families in the program and ability to communicate with families with limited English proficiency.
• Training and knowledge in theories of child growth and development and family support.
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide leadership for program continuity.
• Must pass a drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates quality, individualized early childhood education using developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment.
• Collaborates with the Center Manager and Education/Disabilities Specialists to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children and to promote parental involvement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Leadership and stability

Able to move/lift children up to age 5

Education

Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education/Child Development/Special Education

Job description

Job Details

Location: Guice - Atlanta, GA 30316

Note: This position requires a minimum of an Associate's Degree or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates quality, individualized early childhood education by implementing developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment.
• Works as a team with the Center Manager and Education/Disabilities Specialists to plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for children that enhance their growth and development, promote social competence, and ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to perform the assigned functions responsibly.
• Must be familiar with the ethnic background and culture of families in the program and be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with no or limited English proficiency.
• Must possess training, experiences, and knowledge that include theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity.
• Must possess the ability to move/lift children up to age five (5).
• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Must pass a drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass pre‑employment tests if applicable.
• Must have a current Georgia PDS Profile with credentials and career level listed.

Education Requirements

An Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a closely related field of study.

Physical Job Requirements

On occasion, there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Must be able to lift children up to age five.