Head Start Lead Teacher (Early Childhood Education)

Easter Seals North Georgia; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Lawrenceville, GA 30084 is seeking a Head Start Lead Teacher responsible for delivering developmentally appropriate early childhood education. The role works under the Center Manager and collaborates with Education/Disabilities Specialists to plan activities that boost growth and involvement of families.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience in early childhood education or Head Start programs preferred.
• Ability to lift children up to age five.
• Current Georgia PDS Profile with credentials and career level listed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Promote social competence and family involvement in all program aspects.
• Collaborate with Education/Disabilities Specialists under Center Manager supervision.
• Provide leadership and ensure program continuity.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Associate/Bachelor's in ECE or related field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lawrenceville - Tucker, GA 30084.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Head Start Lead Teacher

• 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.

Education Required

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.

Physical Job Requirements

On occasion, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

*Equal Opportunity Employer.