Lead Teacher- GA

Children of America • Lawrenceville, GA

2d • $16 - $19

About The Position

Children of America is hiring a Lead Teacher to create an engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. The role involves leading classroom instruction with COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum, creating hands-on learning experiences, and supporting children's individual needs and developmental milestones. Lead Teachers build professional relationships with families, document child development using technology, collaborate with educators and school leadership, and model professionalism, patience, empathy, accountability, and enthusiasm for early childhood education.

Children of America is a nationally accredited early childhood education provider with more than 65 locations across 18 states. Its programs serve children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. The company emphasizes educator support, professional growth, and a culture guided by accountability, collaboration, a growth mindset, integrity, and consistency. Compensation is $16.00–$19.00 per hour, with final compensation based on experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and internal equity. The position may also be eligible for performance-based incentives and additional benefits. Offers are contingent on a successful background check and submission of required state documents.

Requirements

• CDA (Child Development Associate) or TCC (Teacher Certification Credential).
• At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare or early childhood education setting.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to meet all applicable state childcare licensing requirements.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, children, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive approach to challenging situations.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate daily lesson plans using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum.
• Foster children's curiosity, creativity, social development, and early learning skills through hands-on activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, structured, and welcoming classroom.
• Recognize and support each child's needs, interests, abilities, and developmental milestones.
• Build positive relationships with parents through professional communication and regular progress updates.
• Use technology to maintain classroom records and communicate children's progress.
• Collaborate with fellow educators and school leadership to provide consistent, high-quality care.
• Model professionalism, patience, empathy, accountability, and passion for early childhood education.

Benefits

• 50% employee childcare discount.
• Career advancement opportunities into leadership and management positions.
• Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Referral bonuses and employee recognition programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Position may be eligible for performance-based incentives and additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed