Lead Teacher - Infant Room

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a Child Development Teacher who will plan and direct daily programs for children, providing developmentally appropriate activities. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Child Development or related field and supervisory experience, showing enthusiasm for children's education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year teaching experience in Early Childhood.
• Energetic with enjoyment of working with children.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements daily activities for children.
• Supervises and mentors Teacher II.
• Maintains health and safety of children and environment.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Child Development

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Plans and directs daily programs for children in their assigned group. Consistently provides developmentally appropriate and child-centered activities that meet the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children. Functions as a team leader and role model working with assistants and volunteers in the classroom.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interacts positively with children at all times.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates daily activities for children in their assigned group. Plans are submitted to the Manager according to departmental policy.
• Creates and maintains a physical environment that promotes positive development.
• Responsible for supervision and constructive utilization of Teacher II.
• Keeps appropriate records.
• Maintains health and safety of children and environment.
• Participates in ongoing professional development.
• Responds in a professional manner to all situations.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Associate's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, or related field.
• One (1) year teaching experience in an Early Childhood setting similar to responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development/management techniques, appropriate activities for preschool/school-age children, and related care regulations.
• Must be energetic, with an interest in and enjoyment of children.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field.
• Certification in CPR, First Aid, and other GA state health and safety requirements.

Work Hours:

6:30AM-3:30PM

Weekend Requirements:

Yes - Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements:

No