Infant Classroom Teacher

ATLANTA MISSION•Atlanta, GA

7d•$20 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

As a Teacher, you are critical to our ministry by being responsible for all aspects of the care & education for the children enrolled in his/her class. We are looking to fill the following schedule: Part Time, up to 25 hours per week Monday-Friday 8am-2:30pm.

Requirements

Teaching Certificate or Child Development Associate Certificate with two (2) plus years of experience
Demonstrated track record of dealing with diverse demographic
Excellent listening skills and a teachable spirit with the ability to learn from others
Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite applications; and experience working in a donor database, Salesforce experience preferred
Creative and critical thinker
Demonstrated ability to work in a licensed, quality-rated center
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a group/class setting
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Valid Adult & Infant CPR/First Aid Certificate

Nice To Haves

Salesforce experience preferred

Responsibilities

Establish a child-centered, safe learning environment following prescribed guidelines.
Plan and implement a flexible daily schedule learning, enrichment and recreational activities based on the developmental needs of children.
Develop and implement lesson plans using the prescribed curriculum that meet the emotional, social, physical, spiritual and cognitive needs of both the individual child and group while keeping the center’s educational goals and beliefs.
Interact with children at their level both physically and intellectually.
Use appropriate positive discipline and classroom management following Georgia Bright from the Start licensing regulations.
Be responsible for the safety and welfare of children in your care.
Plan and implement methods to provide constant supervision of each child.
Keep classroom and resources and supply areas clean and orderly.
Greet each child while conducting an inconspicuous health check.
Encourage mealtime to be a pleasant social and learning experience by engaging in conversation with children during meals while acting as a positive role model.
Must work well with peers to create an environment of teamwork and harmony.
Must be able to accept constructive criticism from supervisor or persons of authority.
Must possess good communication skills.
Establish positive relationships with parents through verbal and written communication.
Must be able to effectively communicate the center’s philosophy and core beliefs.