Preschool Teachers

Preschool Teachers (2yrs old - 4yrs old)

Full-time position.

The SAE School is an independent school located in the Northwest metro Atlanta area.

• Go above and beyond for our children without fail.
• Arrive on time for the work day.
• Communicate with parents continuously.
• Work after hours and on weekends when necessary.
• Control and manage the students at all times.
• Be creative and provide solutions to problems and challenges.
• Enjoy the work environment and implement ways to make it better each day.
• Foster an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Teach foundational literacy and foundational math skills to mastery.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore and manipulate during learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Establish and enforce high expectations for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
• Organize each day’s activities to provide children with a variety of experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem‑solving skills, and creativity.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and learning centers.
• Meet with parents and guardians for parent/teacher conferences to discuss their children’s progress and needs, and suggest ways they can promote learning and development.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children and parents.
• Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor‑skill activities, and safety.
• Administer tests to help determine children’s developmental levels, needs, and potential.
• Attend staff meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Come to work on time, enthusiastic, committed, and professionally prepared every day.
• Be able to lift a 15‑30 pound child frequently throughout the day.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• First Aid/CPR certified.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a licensed center.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Maintain current credentials.
• Be familiar with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) code of ethics.
• Must pass State of Georgia and FBI background checks.
• Must be able to kneel, stoop, squat, and stand for a long time, and engage in activities such as jumping, dancing, walking, and running.
• All applicants must pass a criminal background check.

• A fully competitive benefits package will be offered to all employees.