Head Start Lead Teacher (Early Childhood Education)

Easter Seals North Georgia; Jefferson (GA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Easter Seals North Georgia is seeking a Head Start Lead Teacher in Jefferson, GA. The role involves planning and implementing early childhood educational activities in an inclusive environment, focusing on children's growth and parental engagement.

The ideal candidate must possess an Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Must pass the Drug Test and Background Check.
• Current Georgia PDS Profile with credentials.

Responsabilités

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Enhance children's growth and development.
• Ensure parental involvement in the program.

Connaissances

Knowledge of child development

Excellent communication skills

Ability to lead programs

Familiarity with diverse cultures

Formation

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Description du poste

Job Details

Job Location: Jackson - Jefferson, GA 30549

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

The Head Start Lead Teacher facilitates quality, individualized, early childhood education by implementing developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Center Manager, works as a team with the Education/Disabilities Specialists to plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for children that will enhance their growth and development, promote social competence and ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program.

• Must have knowledge, skills and experiences needed to perform the assigned functions responsibly.
• Must be familiar with 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 communications 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).

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must pass the Drug Test.
• Must pass the Background Check.
• Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.
• Current Georgia PDS Profile with credentials and career level listed.
• Must possess an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education or closely related field of study related to the job.
• On occasion, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

*Equal Opportunity Employer.