Pre-K Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Lead Pre-K Teacher to guide 4-year-olds in their learning journey. The role involves creating engaging educational experiences, managing classroom activities, and supporting the social and intellectual growth of children. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a passion for teaching.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state requirements for education and childcare center requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Georgia’s Pre-K Program is a state-funded educational program for all age-eligible 4-year-old children in Georgia. The purpose of Georgia’s Pre-K Program is to prepare children for success in Kindergarten and later school years. The Pre-K Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing, and instructing 4-year-olds, based on the needs of each child and the requirements of the program.

As a Lead Pre-K Teacher, you’ll:

• Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards, and GA Pre-K program requirements.
• Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and support your center’s success.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, an approved related degree, or higher credential
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.