Lead Teacher

A Kid's World; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition discount

Direct deposit pay

Bereavement leave

Job summary

A Kid's World is seeking a Lead Teacher in Covington, GA who loves working with young children and wants to grow with us. You will plan and lead daily lessons aligned with the Georgia standards, maintain a safe classroom, and communicate with families as part of a collaborative team.

Requirements include 18+, a credential pathway is available, and a background check will be completed. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Georgia childcare licensing requirements apply.
• Enrolle­ment path available for credential pursuit.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead daily lessons based on Georgia standards.
• Create a safe, warm classroom environment with proper supervision.
• Build relationships with children and families through daily communication.
• Collaborate with the co-teacher as part of a classroom team.
• Keep child assessments and classroom documentation up to date.

Skills

Genuine passion for children

Background check clearance

Education

CDA credential

Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Education / Child Development

Associate's degree in ECE or CD

Bachelor's degree in ECE or CD

Job description

Lead Teacher — A Kid's World

A Kid's World isn't just a job, it's a career in early childhood education. We're looking for a Lead Teacher who genuinely loves working with young children and wants to grow with us.

What you'll do

• Plan and lead daily lessons based on the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards
• Create a safe, warm classroom environment and maintain proper supervision at all times
• Build real relationships with children and their families through daily communication
• Work as part of a classroom team and support your co-teacher
• Keep required child assessment and classroom documentation up to date

What you need

• At least 18 years old
• One of the following (Georgia childcare licensing requirement):
• CDA credential, or
• Technical Certificate of Credit in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, or
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
• (No credential yet but want to work toward one? Ask us about our enrollment path.)
• Able to pass a background checkA genuine passion for working with children

Why work with us

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with AKW covering part of your premium, starting after 30 days
• Paid time off that grows the longer you're with us
• A 50% tuition discount if you enroll your own child at our center
• Bi-weekly pay with direct deposit
• Bereavement leave, FMLA protection, and other standard leave benefits
  

If you're ready to build a career, not just clock in and out, we'd love to meet you.