GA Pre-K Lead Teacher

GA Pre‑K Lead Teacher

• BS/BA in Early childhood Education, Elementary Education, or higher required.
• Minimum of 2 or more years experience in a classroom environment working in a GA Pre‑K Program as a Lead.
• Must attend Georgia Bright From the Start training.
• Meet with parents, staff, and administration.
• Flexible and energetic on the job.
• Experience with planning lessons and activities.
• Ability to resolve conflicts between children.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Must be an active, enthusiastic team player.
• Ability to work a schedule that follows the school system calendar.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Please have a GAPDS account started.

• Planning, teaching, and implementing the curriculum and providing quality care for our children 4 and 5-year-olds.
• Planning and executing indoor and outdoor experiences appropriate to the developmental levels of the children.
• Interacting with children both physically and verbally throughout the day.
• Serve meals to the children.
• Attend staff development training programs.
• Familiarity with state licensing requirements.

• Grasp, lift, and carry children and classroom materials weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
• Bend, kneel, squat, and reach above shoulder level frequently during supervision, caregiving, and emergency response.
• Push, pull, or maneuver classroom equipment, strollers, and supplies.
• Move quickly and respond physically to protect children in emergencies, including lifting or carrying a child to safety if necessary.
• Maintain active physical engagement throughout the workday to ensure children’s safety, prevent incidents, and meet supervision standards.

These physical requirements are essential to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the children entrusted to our care.

Reasonable accommodations will be reviewed in accordance with applicable laws; however, inability to meet these essential physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, may impact the individual’s ability to fulfill the duties of this position.

Full-time, Contract

Must have Bachelor's (Certified) or Higher (Required).