HS Teacher I

Easter Seals North Georgia; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals North Georgia in Roswell, GA seeks a Head Start Lead Teacher to deliver quality early childhood education in an inclusive setting. You will implement developmentally appropriate activities and work under the Center Manager to support children's growth and development.

The role emphasizes teamwork with Education/Disabilities Specialists, parental involvement, and leadership to ensure continuity of the program while meeting program standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass the Drug Test.
• Must pass the Background Check.
• Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.
• Current GA PDS Profile with credentials and career level listed.
• Please upload your GA PDS Profile with credentials and career level listed, AND a resume to your online application.
• If you don't have a GA PDS Profile, please create one: https://gapds.decal.ga.gov/

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Center Manager and with Education/Disabilities Specialists to support growth and development.
• Promote social competence and ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program.
• 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).

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Inclusive education

English support

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Roswell, GA 30076, 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.

• 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

• 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.


• Please upload your current GA PDS Profile with credentials and career level listed, AND a resume to your online application.


• If you don't have a GA PDS Profile, please create one: https://gapds.decal.ga.gov/

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.