HBC Pre-K Teacher

Description

The Pre-K teachers will educate, care for, and inspire the minds of their students by implementing a variety of quality teaching methods to include artistic expression, educational play, and storytelling.

Must be a growing Christ follower and an active member of a local church. Candidates must possess, or be actively enrolled in a program leading to, a CDA credential, TCC, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or other Georgia-approved Early Childhood Education credential in accordance with Georgia CCLC Lead Teacher requirements. Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with young children in a classroom setting is required.

The Pre‑k teacher must have patience, compassion, and energy to successfully guide a class of young children, each of whom will have different needs, abilities, aptitudes, and emotions. Must be willing to submit to a background check.

A Lead Teacher must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Pass the required comprehensive background check.
• Complete required orientation and health/safety training.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Meet one of Georgia's approved educational credential pathways.

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Technical College Diploma (TCD) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

• Copy of college transcript (if applicable)
• Cover letter
• Current resume
• 3 signed letters of recommendation
• Valid driver's license

• Educate children about fundamental concepts such as colors, letters, numbers and shapes.
• Encourage creative methods of learning, such as arts and crafts, supervised play, and storytelling.
• Plan comprehensive curriculums to address early childhood development needs.
• Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies.
• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities.
• Instill a sense of order and discipline in the classroom.
• Monitor free time on the playground.
• Ensure the classroom is a clean, safe and organized environment.
• Prepare for lessons by gathering materials and setting up workstations.
• Communicate with parents to better understand the children’s home lives and psyches.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents.
• Track children’s progress and report to parents.
• Write up reports for parents on each child’s developmental progress.