Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

About This Role

Compass Academy in Smyrna, GA is seeking a qualified Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher to work with Preschool (3–5) in a school-based pre-k environment. This position requires a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.

What You'll Do

• Leading and directing instructions to a group of children.
• Supervise playground activities, breakfast, lunch, snack breaks, bathroom breaks, and rest time.
• Help children with cognitive skill development activities.
• Plan age-appropriate lesson plans and prepare educational materials. This may include but is not limited to finger-plays, songs, bulletin boards, flannel boards, etc.
• Be actively involved with the children in the room. This includes, but is not limited to reading stories, playing games, singing, cuddling, role-playing, etc.
• Clean after breakfast, lunch, snack, bathroom breaks, and classroom activities. This may include, but is not limited to, washing the dishes and/or toys, and cleaning the kitchen.
• Help maintain the school's building and grounds.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
• Relay communication between the parents, other members of staff and director.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least two years of experience as lead pre-k.
• Must have background check from BFTS.
• Participates in an orientation program.
• Completes the appropriate number of in-service hours each year.
• Attends staff meetings, training sessions, or other events, such as Family Night and the Christmas Program, as required.
• Maintains a neat and clean physical appearance.
• Is able to move quickly enough to supervise children safely.
• Is able to lift and carry children (maximum of 40 pounds).
• Is able to provide an appropriate speech model while interacting with both children and parents.
• Must adhere to the center's Behavior Guidance policies at all times.

Qualifications

• A CDA is preferred for this role.
• Child Development Associates credential (CDA) is preferred, or a High School Diploma/GED and enrolled in a program leading to a Child Development Associates credential to be completed within one year, or be enrolled in a program leading to an Associate's Degree or Baccalaureate Degree in Early Childhood Education. Should have experience with infants and pre-schoolers.

Pay

This Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher role pays $20 to $22/Hr.

Schedule

This job is Full Time.