Lead Teacher ToddlerYoung Toddler Classroom

WONDER KIDS ACADEMY INC; Powder Springs (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

WONDER KIDS ACADEMY INC seeks a Lead Teacher to implement the Abeka Early Childhood Curriculum with two-year-olds, maintaining routines, and leading classroom staff.

You will engage families, reinforce development through hands-on activities, language, literacy, math concepts, and music in a Christian learning environment.

Qualifications

• CDA/Associate or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or related credential.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet Georgia childcare licensing requirements.
• Flexible schedule: Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm.
• Background checks required before start date.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Previous experience working with toddlers or young children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily lessons and classroom materials in advance.
• Implement age-appropriate instruction in language development, early literacy, numbers, colors, shapes, music, art, and motor development.
• Incorporate Christian songs, poems, stories and activities into daily routines.
• Use repetition and review to reinforce concepts.
• Provide developmentally appropriate hands-on learning experiences alongside structured instruction.
• Maintain an engaging learning environment that invites participation.
• Encourage toilet training when developmentally ready.
• Ensure curriculum materials and classroom resources are organized and maintained.
• Monitor each child's participation and progress.
• Build positive relationships with parents and guardians.

Skills

CDA/credentials

Background checks

CPR/First Aid

Experience with toddlers

Flexible schedule

Education

CDA/Associated/Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Position Summary

The Lead Teacher is responsible for consistently implementing the Abeka Early Childhood Curriculum and Wonder Kids Academy's classroom standards. This position requires a teacher who understands that two-year-olds learn through repetition, routine, hands-on experiences, music, movement, language development, and positive interaction.

The Lead Teacher will provide leadership within the classroom, supervise and direct classroom support staff, maintain consistent routines, communicate effectively with families, and ensure compliance with Wonder Kids Academy policies and applicable Georgia childcare licensing requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Prepare daily lessons and classroom materials in advance.
• Implement age-appropriate instruction in language development, early literacy, numbers, colors, shapes, music, art, motor development, and other foundational concepts.
• Incorporate Christian songs, poems, stories, activities, and learning exercises into the classroom routine.
• Use repetition and review to reinforce previously introduced concepts.
• Provide developmentally appropriate hands‑on learning experiences in addition to structured instruction.
• Maintain an engaging learning environment that encourages participation and curiosity.
• Encourage toilet training when children demonstrate developmental readiness.
• Ensure that curriculum materials, books, flashcards, manipulatives, and classroom resources are properly maintained and organized.
• Monitor each child's participation and developmental progress.
• Build positive and professional relationships with parents and guardians.

QUALIFICATIONS

• CDA (Child Development Associate), TCC, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related credential.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet applicable Georgia childcare licensing requirements.
• Must be flexible in scheduled time (Monday - Friday between 7:00 am - 6:00 pm)
• Must be able to complete required background checks prior to start date.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Previous experience working with toddlers or young children.