Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Sheltering Arms Early Education and Family Centers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheltering Arms Early Education and Family Centers seeks a Lead Teacher to oversee the care and education of a group of children, collaborating with a teaching team to plan and implement the curriculum. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate activities, safety, and positive family engagement.

The Lead Teacher will maintain weekly lesson plans, assess developmental progress, and coordinate with the Curriculum Specialist/Center Director to ensure a high-quality learning environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or closely related field.
• BA or BS in Early Childhood or closely related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly learning environment.
• Promote healthy eating and dental hygiene practices.
• Perform health checks on children daily.
• Maintain lesson plans on a weekly basis.
• Interact with children and supervise activities across classroom and playground.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and experiences.
• Establish routines and smooth transitions between activities.
• Communicate with parents about children's activities and progress.
• Ensure safety policies and licensing standards are followed.

Skills

Child development

Early education theories

Supervisory skills

Problem solving

Verbal and listening communication

Time management

Team building

Confidentiality

Cultural awareness

Flexibility

Ethics and professionalism

Education

Associate's in early childhood education

BA or BS: Early Childhood or related field

Job description

Sheltering Arms Early Education and Family Centers seeks a Lead Teacher to oversee the care and education of a group of children, collaborating with a teaching team to plan and implement the curriculum. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate activities, safety, and positive family engagement.

The Lead Teacher will maintain weekly lesson plans, assess developmental progress, and coordinate with the Curriculum Specialist/Center Director to ensure a high-quality learning environment.