Preschool Teacher Lead (EAC) - School of Medicine Autism Center

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational and social development of young children aged 12 months to 4 years with and without Autism. Your primary responsibility is to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that promotes cognitive, emotional, physical, and social growth. You will be responsible for implementing the Frogstreet curriculum, facilitating learning activities, and providing guidance to assistant teachers and students alike. The Lead Preschool Teacher at the Emory Autism Center (EAC) organizes and conducts day-to-day educational activities for children ages 12 months to 5 years of age, to children with and without autism spectrum disorder in an inclusive preschool classroom.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, special education, behavioral science, or related field preferred and three years of experience working with in early childhood education.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Proven experience in a preschool setting or similar early childhood education environment.
• Experience working with children with autism.
• Strong knowledge of child development principles and age-appropriate teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of assistant teachers.
• Understanding of various teaching methodologies and the ability to adapt them to meet individual learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Develops appropriate curriculum for the classroom in conjunction with the program coordinator.
• Creates, organizes, and provides educational activities and support to promote language, social, and adaptive behavior development.
• Supervises teaching staff in developing and implementing activity, preparation, set-up and clean-up, as well as classroom environmental set-up.
• Monitors child activity and behavior within the classroom.
• Ensures compliance with state, university, and practice policies and procedures for all staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

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