Georgia Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Job Summary
Seeking a qualified Georgia Pre-K Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in providing high-quality instruction, classroom management, supervision, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for Pre-K children. The Assistant Teacher will help maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom, assist with daily classroom activities and routines, support student development, communicate professionally with families, and work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher and administration.
Qualifications & Skills
- Must meet Georgia’s Pre-K Assistant Teacher credential requirements and be eligible for the appropriate Pre-K Assistant Teacher credential in GaPDS.
- Acceptable credentials may include a Preschool CDA, ECE TCC/TCD, ECE associate degree, paraprofessional certificate, or other credential approved by Georgia DECAL.
- Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and classroom-support skills.
- Ability to assist with developmentally appropriate activities and instruction.
- Ability to work positively and patiently with young children.
- Ability to follow classroom procedures, safety requirements, and program policies.
- Professional, dependable, patient, and committed to early childhood education.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher, administration, families, and other staff.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead Teacher with daily classroom instruction and activities.
- Support classroom management and maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment.
- Supervise and engage children throughout the school day.
- Assist with implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Support individual children’s developmental and educational needs.
- Assist with classroom routines, transitions, meals, rest periods, and other daily activities.
- Help maintain accurate classroom records and documentation as required.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with children, families, coworkers, and administration.
- Follow all Georgia Pre-K, DECAL, and program policies and procedures.
- Participate in required training and professional development.
- Work as a dependable member of the classroom team and provide support wherever needed.
Benefits
- Up to 50% childcare tuition discount
- Paid holidays
- 5 paid sick days
- Paid training and professional development
- Reimbursement for eligible business-related expenses, including qualifying training and professional-development expenses.
Optional Insurance Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance may be available through the Provider’s payroll processor, subject to plan availability, employee eligibility, enrollment requirements, and applicable employee premiums. Insurance benefits are optional and are not guaranteed unless specifically offered by the Provider.
Compensation
Starting compensation is $25,741.35 annually, based on the Georgia Pre-K Assistant Teacher salary requirements and applicable credential qualifications. Compensation may vary based on the employee’s approved credential and applicable Georgia Pre-K salary requirements.
Pay: From $25,741.35 per year
Work Location: In person
