Early Childhood - Lead Teacher Pre-K

Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $21.00/hr

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day‑to‑day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards lesson plans.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age‑appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent‑teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Supervise children at all times.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Ensure classroom materials are used appropriately and maintain a creative environment.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional child care experience.
• Must have an Associate Degree, TCC, CDA or Professional Certification in Early Childhood Education.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of early child development, and self‑motivated.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and pass health screening.
• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl. Must be able to participate in physical activities.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

ABEKA Curriculum Skills GA Pre‑K Experience

• Insurance
• Dental
• Paid Holidays
• Compensation Time Off
• Uniforms
• Family Atmosphere
• Non‑Profit Student Loan FORGIVENESS