If you have experience working in GA Pre-K, we are the Center you want to make your new home. We have a Pre-K team of 8 amazing teachers and a Pre-K project manager that puts you first and has 17 years experience managing GA Pre-K. We have the experience, knowledge, mindset, and leadership skills to support our team.
Please include qualification and certifications in application.
We have a Full-Time 10-month position open for a Lead GA Pre-K Teacher for our Quality Rated Center.
Job Summary: Plans lessons and instructs children in activities according to an approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
Preferred: Four Year Degree and T4 Certification or Master's Degree and T5 Certification. Education degree preferred. See more information lower in the post.
Teacher Benefits:
Besides working with awesome people in a family-oriented environment each day we have the following amazing advantages:
- Health Insurance
- 401K matching program
- Medical coverage by United
- Vision, dental, STD, LTD, life, and accident coverage
- Child Care for staff provided
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Training Hours
- Scholarships for certifications through Bachelors
- Budget to buy supplies for the Center
Please come by immediately to fill out an application. You may email resumes prior to coming by the Center, but application will be required before consideration.
At the heart of our Center are core values that are seen through the care we provide for our families. We are innovative and creative in the curriculum and way we teach our students using current best practices. We are sincere and compassionate with our relationships with our teachers, students, parents and families.
Education required:
ECE or Approved ECE-Related Bachelor’s Degree
Early Childhood Education (P-5)
Early Childhood Special Education General Curriculum (P-5)
Special Education Preschool (ages 3-5)
Child and Family Development
Child Development Elementary Education
Elementary Reading and Literacy
Family & Consumer Science/Home Economics
Infant and Child Development
Special Education General Curriculum
Special Education Adapted Curriculum
OR
Bachelor’s Degree not related to Early Childhood Education PLUS one of the following approved ECE credentials:
Associate degree with ECE major
Technical College Diploma (TCD) with ECE major
Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) with ECE major
Montessori Diploma
NEW - Valid Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition.
Essential Functions / Job Responsibilities:
- Prepares lesson plans based on approved Georgia Pre-k Curriculum and instructs children in age-appropriate activities according to a curriculum that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Center and Company.
- Responsible for a classroom of 20 children with the assistance of an Assistant Teacher.
- Sets up and maintains the classroom to ensure a safe, fun, and age-appropriate learning environment.
- Takes appropriate steps to clean and sanitize classrooms, materials, and restrooms.
- Treats the children with dignity and respect, displaying friendly, enthusiastic, and caring behavior, while guiding them in a positive manner and teaching them to respect themselves and others.
- Recognizes and considers the background, special talents, and interests, style, and pace of learning of each child and provides developmentally appropriate activities.
- Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
- Reports any injuries or accidents to Management immediately and completes necessary forms.
- Supervises the children as required by the Center and state regulations.
- Participates with children in activities in the classroom and playgrounds appropriate.
- Plans and conducts parent conferences; provides daily written feedback to parents as appropriate.
- Partners with Center Director and/or Owner on any parent follow-up and communication.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information on children and their families.
- Reports suspected abuse or neglect as mandated by state regulations.
- Ability to implement Work Sampling On-line in the collection of child data used to complete child check lists and narrative summaries
- Provide 6.5 hours of instructional time with a minimum of 180 days of class time and 10 days of teacher work days per contract year.
- Conduct Parent-Teacher conferences twice a year (more often as needed or requested by parent) · Meet all deadlines as required by Bright From the Start and Project Director.
- Attend Annual Professional Development Training as Required by Management
- Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings and programs as requested by the Director and/or Owner.
- Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirements
- Performs other duties as requested by the Director and/or Owner.
Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism
- Knowledge and understanding of all current applicable child care regulations
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to problem-solve, manage conflict
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business
- Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to balance multiple priorities.
Qualifications:
- Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
- 21 years of age or older. Exception: Lead teachers who have a valid Bachelor degree or higher teaching credential do not have to meet the minimum 21 years of age requirement.
- Must be able to meet state background check requirements.
If you feel you are a good candidate for this position then previous coworkers should view you as cheerful, organized, creative, loving, and wonderful with children. Also previous management should view you as very dependable, punctual, and flexible to the Center needs.
Primrose School of Lassiter
2821 Lassiter rd.
Marietta, GA 30062
Phone 770-641-8535
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Marietta, GA 30062 (Required)
Work Location: In person
