Pre-K Lead Teacher (Early Childhood Education Program)

Easter Seals North Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals North Georgia is seeking a Pre-K Lead Teacher for a role located in Sylvan Hills, Atlanta, GA. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field and GA Pre-K Lead qualification.

The teacher will implement developmentally appropriate, inclusive activities and work under the Center Manager with the Early Childhood Specialists to support children's growth and parental involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field is required.
• GA PDS Profile must state 'Qualifies For GA Pre-K Lead'.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to pass drug and pre-employment tests.
• Experience or knowledge in early childhood education, child growth and development, and family support is expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Facilitate quality, individualized early childhood education in an inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with Center Manager and Early Childhood Specialists.
• Promote social development and parental involvement in all aspects of the program.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

Leadership and stability

Ability to move/lift children

Cultural sensitivity and communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Georgia PDS Profile qualifies GA Pre-K Lead

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Sylvan Hills - Atlanta, GA 30310, Note: This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a closely related field (or higher).

The Pre-K Lead Teacher facilitates quality, individualized, early childhood education by implementing developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment.

Under the direct supervision of the Center Manager, works as a team with the Early Childhood Specialists to plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for children that will enhance their growth and development, promote social competence and ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program.

• Must have knowledge, skills and experiences needed to perform the assigned functions responsibly.
• Must be familiar with ethnic background and culture of families in the program and be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with no or limited English proficiency.
• Must possess training, experiences, and knowledge that include theories, and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support.
• Must possess excellent communications skills.
• Must possess the ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity.
• Must possess the ability to move/lift children up to age five (5).

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Pre-K Lead Teacher

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Georgia PDS Profile must state "Qualifies For GA Pre-K Lead".
• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must pass the Drug Test.
• Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of an Associate or Bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. The minimum acceptable credential for this position is a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a closely related field.

Note - In addition, the applicant's Georgia PDS Profile must state "Qualifies For GA Pre-K Lead" (Must be deemed eligible by Georgia Professional Development System).

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

On occasion, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.