Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Kiddie Academy of Midtown; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiddie Academy of Midtown is seeking a dedicated Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to provide a nurturing environment for children. The role includes managing classroom activities, implementing lesson plans, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. An ideal candidate will have a degree in Early Childhood Education and experience in a teaching role.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for the position.
• Teaching experience in an Early Childhood Program required.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom and supervise children during activities.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans and schedules.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the classroom.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Four-year degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Do you love working with children and helping to prepare young minds for future success? Are you looking to make a difference in your community while obtaining valuable hands-on experience, professional development, and training in a supportive environment? Then come join our team!

We are currently seeking professional and energetic Pre-Kindergarten Teachers for this location. Our teachers are responsible for general classroom management and supervision, which includes the personal care, hygiene, and positive discipline of the children. As a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, you will prepare and implement activities for children that stress physical, social, and emotional growth and provide materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in active play.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that all parent, child, and classroom staff concerns are appropriately addressed
• Helps and supervises children during all activities
• Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
• Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
• Helps children with meal times and clean-up
• Completes all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested
• Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
• Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areas
• Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner
• Communicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental profiles for children
• Schedules and conducts parent/teacher conferences throughout the year
• Maintains family information board and other classroom bulletin boards
• Ensures that classroom medication schedule is followed
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and teaching experience in an Early Childhood Program required
• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high