GA Pre-K Lead Teacher

About This Role

The Lead GA Pre-K Teacher must meet all licensing qualifications for the state of Georgia. He or she is accountable and reports to the Project and Site Directors of Day-Star Christian Academy. He or she must undergo annual performance evaluations and complete state-mandated professional development/trainings. He or she is responsible for the expressed duties and responsibilities below and other duties as assigned.

What You'll Do

• Show a strong ability to teach children at various developmental and cognitive skills levels.
• Create lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate.
• Work with the Assistant GA Pre-K Teacher to maintain and report the academic progress of each child.
• Work with the Assistant GA Pre-K Teacher to maintain a clean/sanitized, safe, structured, and healthy environment inside and outside of the classroom, throughout the building, and on the playground.
• Be aware of child abuse, neglect, and licensing regulations and immediately report any signs of abuse or neglect to the Site Director.
• Immediately document and report any incidents or accidents, including injuries, inappropriate behaviors, or suspected abuse/neglect to the Site Director.
• Administer first aid, CPR, or promptly respond to an emergency involving a child at any given moment.
• Meet all reporting, processing, and submission deadlines given.
• Work collaboratively with the Assistant GA Pre-K Teacher to create and keep an aesthetically appealing room, including bulletin and parent boards with important announcements and information for parents and children.
• Be flexible and willing to serve in other capacities if needed.
• Give parents sufficient notice of any supplies needed to efficiently care for their children.
• Complete all required training.
• Display a positive and professional attitude and behavior at all times.
• Maintain prompt hours/schedule and notify the Site Director in the event of tardiness or illness.
• Maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance according to personnel policies.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings.
• Follow all personnel policies and procedures outlined in the DayStar Christian Academy staff handbook.

Requirements

• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to get certification.
• Pass a full criminal background check.
• Passionate about early childhood education and delivering high-quality care to children and families.
• Loves to serve and have a positive disposition; must be able to relate well to both children and adults.
• Must be flexible.
• Willing to fulfill his/her responsibilities in accordance with Day-Star Christian Academy, Inc., Quality Care for Children (Quality Rated), and Bright From the Start's philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Physical Demands

Work is typically performed inside and outside a classroom environment with the employee constantly standing or moving around with intermittent sitting. The employee may have to lift light to medium weight objects (~20-35 lbs).

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or an ECE-related field, at least one (1) year of qualifying early childcare experience and/or one (1) year experience in a GA Pre-K classroom.
• Must have a passion for early childhood education and serving children and families in at-risk, low-income communities, an exceptionally warm, positive and optimistic personality and exceptional customer service skills that include tact, patience, empathy, honesty, and kindness.
• Enjoy interacting with children and their families.
• Excellent organizational, classroom management, and time management skills.
• Have the ability to handle confidential information, listen attentively, be mentally and verbally agile, and use strong, effective communication.
• Have an ability to be resourceful and creative with materials and resources.
• Must be able to work with staff, children and families from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Must be a self-motivated, creative, and innovative professional with the ability to solve problems with creativity and civility.
• Have the ability to manage daily tasks in a multifaceted, team-oriented environment while paying close attention to details.
• Must have availability during weekdays between 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and available for monthly staff meetings in the evenings.

Benefits

• Bilingual educator preferred but not required.