Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

20% employee tuition discount

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Acquire4Hire seeks a loving and reliable Pre-K lead teacher in Smyrna, Georgia. In this full-time position, you will lead classroom instructions, supervise children during activities, and prepare educational materials. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of lead teacher experience and a Child Development Associates credential (CDA) is preferred. Benefits include a flexible schedule, paid time off, and professional development assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least two years of experience as a lead pre-K teacher.
• Must have a background check from BFTS.
• Attends staff meetings, training sessions, or events as required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and directing instructions to a group of children.
• Supervise playground activities and meals.
• Plan age-appropriate lesson plans and prepare educational materials.
• Relay communication between parents and staff.

Skills

Cognitive skill development

Lesson planning

Child supervision

Communication with parents

Education

Child Development Associates credential (CDA)

High School Diploma/GED

Enrollment in Early Childhood Education program

Job description

Overview

Compass Academy seeks a loving, reliable Pre-K lead teacher in our Early Childhood Program. This is a full-time position with prior experience. Teachers assist in providing quality and comprehensive early child development skills, preparing kids for Kg while maintaining a healthy, clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and directing instructions to a group of children.
• Supervise playground activities, meals, snack breaks, bathroom breaks, and rest time.
• Help children with cognitive skill development activities.
• Plan age-appropriate lesson plans and prepare educational materials, including finger-plays, songs, bulletin boards, flannel boards, and related activities.
• Be actively involved with the children in the room, including reading stories, playing games, singing, cuddling, and role-playing.
• Clean after meals and activities; wash dishes and toys as needed and clean the kitchen area.
• Help maintain the school's building and grounds.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
• Relay communication between parents, other staff, and the director.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least two years of experience as a lead pre-K teacher.
• Must have a background check from BFTS.
• Participates in an orientation program.
• Completes the appropriate number of in-service hours each year.
• Attends staff meetings, training sessions, or events as required (e.g., Family Night, Christmas Program).
• Maintains a neat and clean physical appearance.
• Is able to move quickly enough to supervise children safely.
• Is able to lift and carry children (maximum of 40 pounds).
• Is able to provide an appropriate speech model while interacting with both children and parents.
• Must adhere to the center's Behavior Guidance policies at all times.

Child Development Associates credential (CDA) is preferred, or a High School Diploma/GED with enrollment in a program leading to a CDA to be completed within one year, or enrollment in a program leading to an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. Should have experience with infants and pre-schoolers.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 20% employee tuition discount, based on availability and qualification
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance