Lead Teacher Georgia Lottery PreK Teacher

SAGE Prep; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

SAGE Prep in Georgia seeks a passionate Georgia Lottery Pre‑K Lead Teacher to prepare scholars for kindergarten through engaging, hands‑on instruction and meaningful relationships.

The ideal candidate will meet Bright from the Start, DECAL, and background screening requirements, hold a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, and possess CPR/First Aid credentials. Previous GA Lottery Pre‑K experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• Meet Bright from the Start, DECAL, and background screening requirements.
• Previous Georgia Lottery Pre‑K teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructional program for Pre‑K scholars.
• Provide structure in the classroom by developing and clearly enforcing rules and expectations for class discussion and activities.
• Follow the programs policies and procedures for conduct and discipline.
• Employ a variety of educational techniques to instruct children.
• Observe each child to help them improve social competencies and self‑esteem.
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve arguments.
• Guide children to develop artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum.
• Organize nap, snack hours, and supervise children to ensure safety.
• Track children’s progress and report to parents.
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand children’s background.
• Collaborate with other educators.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom per health and safety standards.
• Participate in department and parent meetings.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organization

Collaborative mindset

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Vision insurance

At SAGE PREP, we believe childhood is the foundation upon which future leaders are built. We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and dedicated Georgia Lottery Pre‑K Lead Teacher who is committed to preparing scholars for kindergarten through engaging, hands‑on instruction and meaningful relationships. If you believe every scholar deserves to be challenged, inspired, and supported while developing a lifelong passion for learning, we’d love to meet you.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrates professionalism, creativity, patience, and consistency, and maintains full compliance with Bright from the Start, DECAL, and Georgia Lottery Pre‑K requirements. Responsibilities include planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS); fostering early literacy, mathematics, science, social‑emotional development, and school readiness; maintaining a safe, engaging, and organized classroom; monitoring scholar progress through observation and assessment; communicating regularly with families; collaborating with school leadership and teaching teams; and ensuring all licensing, health, safety, and program standards are consistently met.

Successful candidates possess a genuine passion for early childhood education, excellent classroom management and communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a collaborative, growth‑oriented mindset. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field is required. Applicants must also meet all Georgia Lottery Pre‑K certification requirements, maintain current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, and satisfy all Bright from the Start, DECAL, and background screening requirements. Previous Georgia Lottery Pre‑K teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Essential Duties:

• Follow instructional program for Pre‑K scholars
• Provide structure in the classroom by developing and clearly enforcing rules and expectations for class discussion and activities
• Follow the programs policies and procedures for conduct and discipline
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to instruct children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self‑esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts etc.)
• Organise nap, snack hours, and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
• Participate effectively and collegially in department meetings and parent meetings