Infant/Toddler Preschool Teachers

TBD_2019_13_09_[TheSAESchool]; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Matching 401k

Job summary

The SAE School in Mableton is seeking dedicated preschool teachers to inspire and engage young learners. Our ideal candidates will have a passion for early childhood education, providing a warm and nurturing atmosphere for children to develop foundational skills.

This position demands high expectations for both students and staff, emphasizing creativity and collaboration. We offer a competitive salary, health benefits, and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed center for a minimum of 6 months.
• Familiarity with NAEYC code of ethics.
• Ability to pass State of Georgia and FBI background checks.

Responsibilities

• Foster open relationships with children and families.
• Provide various materials for learning activities.
• Teach basic literacy and math skills.
• Organize activities for children's development.
• Meet with parents to discuss progress.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons.
• Attend staff meetings and training.

Skills

Strong written and communication skills

Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices

Ability to foster relationships

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelors or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

The SAE School is an independent school which opened in August, 2013 in the Northwest metro Atlanta area. We will offer preschool (infants - 4 year olds) - 8th grade in our sixthyear (2018-2019)and have 40+ staff to include teachers, support staff and administrators.

We have a culture of 100%. We expect that 100% of our students will graduate from high school, go on to attend and graduate from college. Anything less will be viewed as a failure on our part.

We are a unique school. We do things differently. Work Hard and Have Fun. This describes our school culture. We have extremely high expectations for our kids and even higher for our staff.

We expect staff to :

- go above and beyond for our kids without fail

- support your colleagues

- arrive on time for your work day

- communicate with parents continuously

- work after hours and on weekends when necessary

- control and manage our students at all times

- be creative

- provide solutions to problems/challenges

- enjoy our work environment and implement ways to make it better each day

- have fun with your students and colleagues

Job Description

****Our preschool is growing exponentially and we are looking for loving teachers who can inspire kids and make learning fun for them. You will be expected to -

• Foster an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore and manipulate during learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Teach basic literacy and foundational math skills to mastery.
• Establish and enforce high expectations for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
• Organize each day’s activities to provide children with a variety of experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem solving skills, and creativity.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and learning centers.
• Meet with parents and guardians for parent/teacher conferences to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children and parents.
• Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor‑skill activities, and safety.
• Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential.
• Attend staff meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Come to work on time, enthusiastic, committed, and professionally prepared every day.
• Ability to lift a 15-30 pound child frequently throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or CDA.
• First Aid/ CPR certified.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a licensed center.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Maintain current credentials.
• Be familiar with the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) code of ethics.
• Must pass State of Georgia and FBI background checks.
• Must be able to kneel, stoop, squat, and stand for a long time and demonstrate and engage in activities like jumping, dancing, walking, and running.

Additional Information

• A fully competitive benefits package will be offered to all employees that include full-time salary, health insurance, dental insurance and matching 401k.
• All applicants must pass a criminal background check.
• Pay will be determined by individual experience and credentials.

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