Lead Preschool Teacher

Primrose School at Macland Pointe•Marietta, GA

4d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Preschool Teacher at Primrose School at Macland Pointe is responsible for creating a fun, safe classroom environment and following a daily schedule that supports children’s confidence and independence. The role involves supervising and managing the daily functions of a group of children, assessing developmental needs, and implementing approved lesson plans and the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum. The teacher maintains an inviting classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions, while providing recognition and consistent behavioral expectations. The position also includes attending required meetings, workshops, and school functions and following applicable health, safety, and childcare regulations. Classrooms are fully stocked, and the school provides tools, training, and leadership support.

Requirements

CDA, TCC, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a similar field.
1–3 years of teaching or assistant teaching experience in a licensed early childhood education, preschool, pre-K, or daycare program.
Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
Meet the basic requirements of the local childcare regulatory agency.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds to handle children, facilitate programs, maintain child safety, and respond to potential emergencies.

Responsibilities

Supervise children and manage the daily functions of the classroom.
Assess each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
Implement approved lesson plans and the daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum and programming.
Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
Provide verbal recognition and acceptance while setting clear and consistent expectations for children’s behavior.
Attend required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions.
Follow Primrose School at Macland Pointe rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state, and national regulations concerning children’s health, safety, and care.

Benefits

$1,000 signing bonus.
Hourly compensation of $15.50–$19.50, depending on experience and education.
Set Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Paid time off, with amounts based on tenure: 40 hours at 1 year, 80 hours at 2–5 years, and 120 hours at 5 or more years.
Paid week off for winter break during the week of Christmas.
Paid holidays.
Dental and vision benefit plans.
50% of Kaiser medical plan.
401(k) retirement plan with 100% match up to a 4% salary contribution.
Bonus opportunities.
Training and development.
Supportive leadership team and family environment.