Head Start Lead Teacher

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Head Start Lead Teacher facilitates quality, individualized early childhood education by implementing developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment. Under the direct supervision of the Center Manager, the Lead Teacher works with the Education/Disabilities Specialists to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support children’s growth and development, promote social competence, and ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program.

The role requires knowledge of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support, as well as effective communication with children and families, including those with no or limited English proficiency. The Lead Teacher must be familiar with the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of participating families and provide leadership and stability to support program continuity. The position is located at Sylvan Hills in Atlanta, Georgia.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a drug test and background check.
• Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.
• Must have a current Georgia PDS Profile with credentials and career level listed, and upload it with a resume to the online application.
• Must have an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a closely related field.
• Must have knowledge, skills, and experience needed to perform assigned functions responsibly.
• Must have training, experience, and knowledge of theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be familiar with the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of families in the program and be able to serve and communicate effectively, to the extent feasible, with families with no or limited English proficiency.
• Must be able to provide leadership and stability for program continuity.
• Must be able to move or lift children up to age five.

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment.
• Plan and implement activities with Education/Disabilities Specialists to enhance children’s growth and development.
• Promote children’s social competence.
• Ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program.
• Communicate effectively with children and families, including those with no or limited English proficiency.
• Provide leadership and stability for program continuity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree