FUTURE Preschool Lead Teacher

St Benedict's Episcopal Day School•Smyrna, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Benedict’s Episcopal School is collecting interest for future Preschool Lead Teacher openings. The school expects to begin looking for openings for the 2027–2028 school year in February 2027; exact positions have not yet been determined. Pay is determined by degree and years of experience. The role may work with children from infancy through age four and is scheduled for a 10-month school year, August through May, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Preschool Lead Teachers create a warm, loving, and safe environment that nurtures children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development. They work as a team with classroom associate teachers and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and staff. The position requires commitment to St. Benedict’s Episcopal School’s mission and values and compliance with school policies and employee handbook requirements.

Requirements

At least two years of teaching experience in a preschool environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with children ages three to four.
Ability to create a harmonious environment and work as a team with other teachers and assistants.
Ability to communicate positively with parents, including providing feedback about a child’s day.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work well individually and as part of a small team and collaborate with parents, students, and administration.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Superior time-management skills, consistent ability to meet deadlines, and flexibility.
Commitment to St. Benedict’s Episcopal School’s mission and values.
Comfort with prolonged sitting and standing; ability to lift and hold up to 50 pounds, squat to a child’s height, bend and reach from floor to waist, and lift and walk as needed.
Ability to go outside with children and perform carpool in varied weather, including heat, cold, and rain.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or degree in Education, Early Childhood Development, or a related field.
Associate degree with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential will be considered; candidates at this education level must have or obtain a CDA credential.

Responsibilities

Create, document, and implement weekly lesson plans that promote children’s development, literacy, and early education.
Lead individual children, small groups, and large groups in educational instruction.
Attend weekly chapel with the class.
Develop positive relationships with children and promote self-esteem and self-discipline.
Review each child’s progress with staff and develop written plans to promote growth and development.
Lead the classroom and establish positive relationships with Assistant Teachers and parents.
Work with Associate Teachers to plan and implement the daily program in accordance with lesson plans.
Communicate with parents about children’s behavior and daily experiences, provide weekly updates, respond to emails promptly, and update the class Shutterfly account with pictures.
Set up and maintain an organized, safe classroom environment that supports children’s growth and development.
Evaluate children and prepare progress reports as required.
Conduct parent-teacher conferences and document outcomes and plans of action.
Oversee children’s care and safety while they are in school facilities.
Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and facilitate learning and growth.
Maintain a respectful environment with children, parents, and staff.
Supervise and engage with children on playground areas.
Follow cleaning and sanitation procedures.
Administer basic first aid, such as Band-Aids and ice packs, and document accidents.
Attend school functions and activities as required, including Open House, staff meetings, and trainings.
Support the school through words and actions on and off campus, and maintain confidentiality regarding school matters, students, families, and coworkers.
Demonstrate patience when interacting with children, parents, and coworkers.
Participate in training, professional development, and goal setting with a supervisor.
Participate in informal and formal classroom observations and evaluations throughout the year.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
Comply with the employee agreement and handbook.
Perform other duties assigned by the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, or Director of Preschool, such as carpool.