GA PreK Lead Teacher

Child Development Schools, Inc. • Valdosta, GA

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About The Position

The GA PreK Lead Teacher oversees classroom activities in accordance with standards set by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and the objectives of the current Georgia Pre-K Curriculum. The teacher creates a nurturing, positive environment for children and families, fosters strong relationships, and supports children's comprehensive development. The role includes designing and delivering learning experiences across physical health, social-emotional growth, cognitive skills, and creative expression; conducting regular assessments; and tailoring curriculum to children's individual needs, including children with disabilities. The teacher also maintains a safe and clean environment by following hygiene, food-handling, illness-management, and child-supervision procedures.

Child Development Schools is a community-focused early childhood education organization serving children from six weeks to twelve years across 11 states. The organization describes a cultural transformation focused on innovation, integrity, and collaboration, and states that it cares for more than 30,000 children.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education; or a bachelor's degree in another field plus an Associate's degree in ECE, an ECE Technical College Diploma or Certificate, a MACTE-accredited Montessori Teaching Diploma, or a valid Preschool CDA credential.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Empathy and understanding of children's needs and development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet community needs and respond to changing circumstances.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of working with children.

Responsibilities

• Oversee classroom activities in line with Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning standards and the current Georgia Pre-K Curriculum.
• Create a nurturing and positive environment for children and their families, fostering strong bonds and supporting children's development.
• Design and execute learning experiences addressing physical health, social-emotional growth, cognitive skills, and creative expression.
• Conduct regular assessments to monitor children's progress.
• Tailor curriculum to each child's individual needs, including children with disabilities.
• Maintain a secure and clean environment by following health and safety procedures for hygiene, food handling, illness management, and child supervision.

Benefits

• 50% off tuition for employees' children.
• Access to PerkSpot discounts on major brands and services.
• Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing development initiatives.
• For full-time employees: 9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO.
• For full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time