Bring your skills, your patience, and your willingness to learn.
Stepping Stones Early Learning Academy in Cedartown, GA, is looking for a dependable, caring individual to join our preschool team.
Experience in healthcare, customer service, hospitality, caregiving, or other fields requiring responsibility, organization, and strong communication skills can be valuable in early childhood education.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with young children, takes pride in their work, communicates well, and welcomes feedback.
Previous childcare experience is welcome, but it isn't required for every position. We provide hands-on training, classroom coaching, and clear expectations to help our team succeed.
Whether you're an experienced preschool teacher or considering a new career in early childhood education, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Provide attentive care and maintain a safe, organized, and engaging preschool classroom.
- Support children's development through hands-on learning, play, music, movement, and age-appropriate activities.
- Help children develop language, early math, social skills, independence, and problem-solving abilities.
- Prepare learning centers, classroom materials, and activities that support the academy's curriculum.
- Lead or assist with daily lessons, classroom routines, and transitions based on assigned responsibilities.
- Observe and document children's activities, learning, and developmental progress using Brightwheel.
- Maintain active supervision and use positive guidance to support children's behavior.
- Keep classroom materials clean, organized, and accessible in accordance with Quality Rated standards.
- Communicate professionally with families, coworkers, and academy leadership.
- Follow Stepping Stones procedures and Georgia DECAL regulations.
- Participate in classroom coaching, planning, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old and meet Georgia DECAL requirements for the assigned position.
- Must successfully complete required background checks and childcare training.
- Dependable, punctual, and committed to consistent attendance.
- Patient, attentive, and comfortable working with preschool-age children.
- Able to communicate clearly and professionally with children, families, and coworkers.
- Organized, responsible, and able to follow daily classroom routines and procedures.
- Willing to accept feedback, learn new skills, and follow established standards.
- Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and attention to children's safety.
- Able to participate in classroom activities, including standing, bending, lifting, and working at children's level, with reasonable accommodations when applicable.
- Comfortable using technology for classroom documentation and communication, or willing to learn.
- Applicants assigned as Lead Teacher must meet Georgia DECAL lead teacher qualification requirements. Candidates who do not yet qualify may be considered for a supervised classroom support role.
Nice To Have
- Previous experience working with preschool-age children.
- CDA, Early Childhood Education TCC, or other relevant education or credentials.
- Experience in healthcare, customer service, hospitality, caregiving, or other roles requiring responsibility and strong communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, including managing materials, maintaining records, and following established procedures.
- Experience planning activities, coordinating projects, or preparing learning materials.
- Familiarity with early childhood development and age-appropriate learning activities.
- Experience using Brightwheel or similar communication and documentation software.
- Interest in continued learning and professional development in early childhood education.
- Monday–Friday schedule — no evenings or weekends.
- One-hour daily lunch break with classroom coverage.
- Two paid 30-minute planning periods each week with classroom coverage.
- Paid holidays after 90 days of continuous employment.
- On-the-job training and classroom coaching.
Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent