Lead Teacher- GA

Children of America•Lawrenceville, GA

About The Position

Children of America (COA), a nationally accredited early childhood education provider with more than 65 locations across 18 states, is seeking a Lead Teacher to support children during important developmental years. COA serves children from 6 weeks to 12 years old through Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp programs. The Lead Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom and works with educators, families, and school leadership to provide high-quality care and education. The role involves planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum, supporting children's individual needs and development, maintaining classroom records using technology, and communicating regularly with families about children's progress. The Lead Teacher is expected to model professionalism, patience, empathy, accountability, and a passion for early childhood education. The position pays $16.00–$19.00 per hour. Final compensation depends 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 successful completion of a 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 environment.
Recognize and support each child's individual 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 a genuine passion for early childhood education.