Lead/ Assistant Teacher for Pre-School Classes

Acquire4Hire LLC; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Image Learning Center in Decatur, GA is seeking energetic pre-school teachers to deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate activities aligned with GELDS and Abeka Curriculum.

You will coordinate lessons, supervise assistants, maintain records, and communicate with parents while complying with Bright from the Start rules and center policies. A CDA/TCC or degree in Early Childhood Education and current CPR/First Aid are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA, TCC, or a Degree in Early Childhood Education or be working toward one.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification required.
• Bright from the Start fingerprint background check valid within 12 months.
• Ability to complete weekly lesson plans and follow state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement curriculum with developmentally appropriate activities.
• Lead by example and coach teaching team for success.
• Plan age-appropriate activities to promote social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain regular communication with parents through discussions and conferences.
• Ensure center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain a healthy classroom environment and safety practices.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers to follow planned activities.
• Keep accurate records and files.
• Pursue ongoing professional development for quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coaching

Education

CDA/TCC or ECE degree

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

About This Role

Creative Image Learning Center is currently hiring Pre-School Teachers. We are seeking energetic, fun-loving, and professional teachers with excellent communication skills. Teachers are expected to create fulfilled activities that correspond with GELDS and Abeka Curriculum. In addition they should be able to adapt to current situation. ALL teaching positions require that the teachers show evidence of teaching, decorating and corresponding appropriately.

Job Type: Full-time

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.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Must have a CDA, TCC, or a Degree in Early Childhood Education or should be working towards one.
• Must have your current CPR/ First Aid Certification
• Must have the letter from Bright from the Start concerning the live fingerprint scan background check that is less than 12 months old
• Must be able to complete weekly lesson plan
• Must be familiar with all of the rules and regulations from Bright from the Start
• Must be familiar with Quality Rated
• Must have at least 2 years working in a state licensed child care facility