Lead Preschool Teacher

EDUCATION VILLAGE INC; Dacula (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated educator to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for planning and supervising classroom activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children, and fostering their cognitive and social development. You'll have the opportunity to lead a team, engage with families, and contribute to a positive learning atmosphere. This position offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits, making it an ideal choice for passionate educators looking to make a difference in young lives.

Benefits

Dedicated planning and admin time

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Great work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and state teaching certification required.
• Strong understanding of child development and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children's physical, social, and emotional needs are met daily.
• Create activities that encourage exploration and problem-solving.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.

Skills

Child Development Principles

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Guidelines

Problem-solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

State Teaching Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Dedicated planning and admin time
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Profit sharing
• Tuition assistance
• Competitive Compensations
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment

Job Summary: Provides a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Responsible for the daily planning, management, and supervision of the classroom and children. Generally, may lead and functionally supervise an Assistant Teacher or aide. Responsible for ensuring that all parents, children, and classroom staff concerns are appropriately addressed.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensures that the physical, social, and emotional needs of the children are met daily.
2. Ensures all policies and procedures to keep the children healthy and safe are being implemented.
3. Creates activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of the children through well-defined interest areas.
4. Assists and supervises children during all activities.
5. Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained in accordance with the NAEYC cleaning and sanitation guidelines.
6. Completes all Academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, student accident reports, attendance reports.
7. Attends and participates in staff meetings, Academy events, and parent meetings, as requested.
8. Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules.
9. Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids and/or material for classroom activities.
10. Assists children with meal times and cleanup.
11. Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.
12. Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner.
13. Interacts with parents and maintains open communication to encourage family engagement.
14. Maintains the Family Information Board and other classroom bulletin boards.
15. Schedules field trips and speakers for monthly programs as directed by management.
16. Prepares classroom portion of the monthly newsletter.
17. Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.
18. Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available.
19. Assists with planning and implementing Academy-wide events.
20. Meets with prospective families; communicates appropriately with potential new customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and state teaching certification
• Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
• Problem-solving and mediation skills