Infant/Toddler Preschool Teachers (experience necessary)

TBD_2019_13_09_[TheSAESchool]; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Matching 401k

Job summary

TBD_2019_13_09_[TheSAESchool] in Mableton, Georgia is seeking experienced Infant/Toddler Preschool Teachers for full-time positions. The ideal candidates should possess a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to fostering nurturing environments for the youngest learners. Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, managing classroom activities, and engaging with parents.

The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan. If you're ready to contribute to a growing school and make a lasting impact on children's lives, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a licensed center.
• Must pass State of Georgia and FBI background checks.
• Ability to lift a 15-30 pound child frequently throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Foster an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family.
• Teach basic literacy and foundational math skills to mastery.
• Organize and lead activities to promote physical, mental and social development.

Skills

Direct experience with infants/toddlers

Strong written and communication skills

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices

Education

Bachelors, Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or CDA

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Infant/Toddler Preschool Teachers (experience necessary)

Full-time

The SAE School is an independent school which opened in August, 2013 in the Northwest metro Atlanta area. We offer preschool - 8th grades now in our 6th year (2018-2019) and have 40+ staff to include teachers, support staff and administrators.

We are a unique school. We do things much differently than most and we are proud of it. We expect teachers to do 3 things all of the time - 1) Push our kids every single day to reach the unimaginable, 2) Support your colleagues, and 3) Have a freakin' awesome time with your colleagues and kids. This describes our school culture.

Additionally, we expect our teachers to . .

• go above and beyond for our kids without fail
• 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

Does this sound like a place you can thrive and enjoy?! Then please consider joining our team of awesomely committed teachers and staff.

Our preschool is growing exponentially and we are looking for loving and caring teachers specifically for our smallest and youngest children. You must have experience with this age children.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Direct experience with infants/toddlers.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.