GA Pre-K Lead Teacher & GA Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Growing Room Child Development Centers•Columbus, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Growing Room, we are seeking passionate individuals to join our team as GA Pre-K Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers. Our unique schools are dedicated to educating and molding young minds within a culture built on Educational Excellence, Safety & Security, Innovation, Passion, Trust, & Family. We are committed to internal promotion and offer continual advancement opportunities for driven individuals looking to grow their careers in Early Childhood.

Requirements

CPR and 1st Aid Certifications (or willingness to obtain these).
Must maintain Bright from the Start training requirements and GA Pre-K training requirements.
Patient, warm demeanor and natural love for children
Strong communication skills
Team player attitude
Comfort in writing lesson plans and planning daily activities
Dependable
Previous Georgia Pre-K experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred in: Early Childhood Education (P-5) Birth Through Kindergarten Elementary Education Elementary Reading & Literacy Special Education Child and Family Development Child Development
Valid Paraprofessional Certificate (issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission)
Valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (issued by the Council for Professional Recognition)
TCC (Technical Certificate of Credit) in Early Childhood Education
TCD (Technical College Diploma) in Early Childhood Education
AA, AS, AAS, AAT (Associate Degree) or BA, BS (Bachelor Degree)
Georgia Teaching Certificate (issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission)
1 year of Childcare experience

Responsibilities

Understand and promote the school's mission and core values.
Providing supervision and care to children.
Implement age-appropriate curriculum for children.
Lead teachers will develop, create, and execute weekly lesson plans.
Encourage fellow teachers to contribute in curriculum planning and classroom management.
Follow all state childcare licensing regulations.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and co-workers.
Help children to develop self-help skills.
Create a fun, exciting, and loving classroom environment for children to thrive in.
Communicate with families on children's progress and input data into appropriate systems.
Maintain confidentiality of families and children.
Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment.
Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child.
Respond to those needs appropriately and quickly.
Attend training classes and staff meetings.