Young Toddler - Lead teacher

Northside Hospital Inc. • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art healthcare facility that is continually growing. The organization is dedicated to expanding the quality and reach of care to patients and communities, creating opportunities for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. This position involves planning and directing daily programs for children in an assigned group, ensuring that activities are developmentally appropriate and child-centered, meeting the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children. The role requires functioning as a team leader and role model while working with assistants and volunteers in the classroom.

Requirements

• Child Development Associate (CDA) OR current enrollment in an early childhood certification program such as Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC), Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, AND completion of a CDA within one year of hire.
• Six months experience in a structured classroom setting AND completion of a CDA within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development/management techniques, appropriate activities for children and related care regulations.
• Must be willing to obtain additional training on a regular basis.
• Must be energetic, and have an interest in and enjoyment of children.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be certified in CPR and First Aid.

Nice To Haves

• College courses, vocational school training in early childhood education (TCC) or Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs daily programs for children in their assigned group.
• Consistently provides developmentally appropriate and child-centered activities that meet the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children.
• Functions as a team leader and role model working with assistants and volunteers in the classroom.
• Interacts positively with children at all times.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates daily activities for children in their assigned group, submitting plans to the Manager according to departmental policy.
• Creates and maintains a physical environment that promotes positive development.
• Responsible for supervision and constructive utilization of Teacher II.
• Keeps appropriate records.
• Maintains health and safety of children and environment.
• Participates in ongoing professional development.
• Responds in a professional manner to all situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees