HS Teacher I

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA • Roswell, GA

8d • Onsite

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 teacher works as part of a team 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 the knowledge, skills, and experience to perform assigned functions responsibly. The teacher must be familiar with the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of participating families and be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with no or limited English proficiency. Training, experience, and knowledge should include theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support. The position also requires excellent communication skills and the ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity.

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 provide a current Georgia PDS Profile with credentials and career level listed and a resume with the online application.
• Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a closely related field of study.
• Knowledge, training, and experience in theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support.
• Knowledge of the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of families in the program.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to move or lift children up to age five.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities with the Education/Disabilities Specialists.
• Facilitate individualized early childhood education using developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment.
• Support children's growth and development and promote social competence.
• Ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program.
• Serve and communicate with children and families, including those with no or limited English proficiency, to the extent feasible.
• Provide leadership and stability for program continuity.

What This Job Offers

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