Pre-K Lead Teacher (Early Childhood Education Program)

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Pre-K 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 with Early Childhood Specialists to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that enhance children's growth and development, promote social competence, and ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program.

The role requires knowledge, skills, and experience to perform assigned functions responsibly; familiarity with the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of participating families; and the ability, to the extent feasible, to serve and effectively communicate with children and families with no or limited English proficiency. The teacher must have training, experience, and knowledge in child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a closely related field; the minimum acceptable credential is a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field.
• Georgia PDS Profile must state “Qualifies For GA Pre-K Lead”; applicant must be deemed eligible by the Georgia Professional Development System.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a drug test.
• Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.
• Knowledge of theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to move or lift children up to age five.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities with Early Childhood Specialists.
• Support children's growth and development and promote social competence.
• Ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program.
• Serve and communicate effectively, to the extent feasible, with children and families with no or limited English proficiency.
• Provide leadership and stability for program continuity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level