School Age Teacher

Big Blue Marble Academy; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Big Blue Marble Academy in Villa Rica, GA is seeking a dedicated School Age Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children before and after school hours. You will plan activities that promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development and communicate regularly with families about progress.

The role involves supervising children, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff to meet program goals while adhering to licensing requirements in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience with school-age children in educational or childcare settings.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and age-appropriate practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement engaging lesson plans and activities for school-age children.
• Supervise and ensure safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Encourage positive social interactions and foster a supportive classroom environment.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding children's progress and daily activities.
• Maintain attendance, behavior, and developmental milestone records.
• Collaborate with staff to support program goals and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic School Age Teacher to join our team in Villa Rica, GA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for school-age children before and after school hours. This role involves planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Location

Villa Rica, GA 30180

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement engaging lesson plans and activities tailored to school-age children.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Encourage positive social interactions and foster a supportive classroom environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding children's progress and daily activities.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, behavior, and developmental milestones.
• Collaborate with other staff members to support program goals and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with school-age children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and age-appropriate practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Work Environment

This position is based in Villa Rica, GA and involves working primarily indoors with some outdoor activities. The role requires standing, walking, and engaging actively with children throughout the day.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of school-age children and meet the qualifications above, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.