Lead Teacher

Company Description

St. James Preschool is an outreach ministry of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church. It is a warm, loving, play‑based environment that focuses on academic learning, and social and emotional development.

This is a part‑time on‑site role for a 2‑Year‑Old Teacher es Preschool in McDonough, GA for the 2026‑2027 school year. As a 2‑year‑old teacher you will provide a nurturing and educational learning environment for the children, develop age‑appropriate lesson plans, and implement engaging activities. You will work with two other 2‑year‑old teachers and must be a team player. Your responsibilities will include monitoring the children’s growth and development, maintaining a safe and clean classroom, communicating with parents about their child’s progress, and performing daily diaper changes and helping with potty training.

• At least 1 year of experience working in a preschool/daycare with 2‑year‑old children.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and understanding.
• Ability to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• CPR and First Aid certification (required – available as training hours).
• Must share Christian beliefs (Catholic preferred, but not required).

• Supervise and care for all children in a nurturing and respectful manner.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans with a team of teachers.
• Create a center‑based, literacy‑rich classroom environment.
• Maintain health and sanitation standards in the classroom.
• Blend religious education throughout the preschool program.
• Maintain positive guidance strategies and hold conferences with parents to solve problems.
• Maintain attendance records, daily reports, and assessments.
• Participate in orientation, staff meetings, in‑service training, workshops, continuing education, and staff development, including CPR/First Aid.
• Follow program guidelines set by the Director of Parish Preschools, Office of Catholic Schools.
• Check the environment regularly to ensure quality, health, and safety.
• Care for equipment and supplies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Preschool Director.

Part‑time.

• Preschool: 1 year (Required).

• CPR Certification (Preferred).

• Day Shift (Required).

• McDonough, GA 30252 (Required).

• McDonough, GA 30252:
  Relocate before starting work (Required).

In‑person.