Private PreK Lead Teacher

About This Role

This Private PreK Lead Teacher opportunity at Ross Learning Academy Childcare Center, LLC. serves Preschool (3–5) and requires a willingness to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, with employer support. Based in Riverdale, GA, candidates bring experience in early childhood education and development.

What You'll Do

• Teaching children about core concepts, such as numbers, letters, shapes, and colors.
• Using creative, hands-on methods of learning, such as artistic expression, free play, and storytelling.
• Planning a curriculum that addresses early childhood education requirements.
• Encouraging and monitoring social interactions between children.
• Instilling a sense of respect and discipline, so that children work effectively in a classroom setting.
• Supervising children outside of class time, such as during lunch, out on the playground, or on field trips.
• Making sure that the classroom is clean, safe, and well-organized.
• Sets up the materials and workspaces required for class activities.
• Communicates with parents to learn more about each child's life outside the classroom.
• Creates reports to inform parents about their children's progress at school.

Requirements

• Past experience teaching children in the pre-kindergarten age group.
• Ability to educate with age-appropriate language and teaching methods.
• Patience, optimism, compassion, enthusiasm, and empathy.
• Mediation skills for resolving conflicts between children.
• Creative mindset to plan innovative, exciting lessons.
• Familiarity using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to stand as a positive role model for impressionable minds.

Nice to Have

• CDA Certification
• CPR Certification
• 2+ Years of Experience
• Health & Safety Training