Infant Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Child Care Discount

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC is seeking a Teacher to lead a cohesive classroom team, coordinate curriculum, and manage daily operations. The role emphasizes understanding child development and effective communication with children, parents, and staff.

The position requires CDA or higher credential and at least two years of licensed child care experience. Strong leadership, planning, and organizational abilities are essential for success in a busy educational setting.

Qualifications

• Must have an active CDA credential or higher degree in early childhood education.
• Two years of experience in a licensed child development facility.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum using developmentally appropriate practices.
• Lead by example and coach the teaching team for classroom success.
• Plan age-appropriate activities to foster social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain communication with parents through discussions, progress reports, and conferences.
• Ensure center policies and state regulations are met; maintain a safe, clean classroom.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Curriculum planning

Education

CDA credential

Associates degree or higher in ECE or related field

Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field

Job description

About This Role

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

About This Role

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth. Plan and implement age-appropriate classroom and enrichment activities using the provided curriculum. Manage the format and sequence of your classroom which includes Circle Time, Large/Small Group Time, Nap-time, and Playground Time.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Must attend mandatory BFTS and curriculum training, workshops, STA staff meetings including First-Aid and C.P.R. Certification and any required-on line training.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Assist children with a daily nutritious snack, lunch and clean up.
• Diapering/Potty-Training is a must

Requirements

• Must currently possess an active Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, TCC, associates degree, or bachelor's degree,
• OR at least 48 semester credit hours, of which 15 semester hours are in early childhood education,early childhood development,child and family studies
• AND at least two years of experience working with children in a licensed child development facility
• Encouraged to earn an associate degree in early childhood education, early childhood development, child and family studies, or a closely related field of study
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• Child Care Discount