Young Learners Lead Teacher

Responsibilities

• Physical care of infant/toddler (including diapering, feeding, and cleanliness)
• Following an age-appropriate curriculum, and developing relationships with the director, co-workers, parents, and students
• Ensuring the safety of the children, and cleanliness of the classroom, and treating each child with dignity and respect for his/her cultural background
• Interacting with each child on a daily basis through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, free play, etc.
• Maintaining accurate attendance
• Ordering supplies and materials
• Utilizing effective classroom management
• Maintaining quality results by following and enforcing standards
• Attending staff meetings and serving on committees as required

Requirements

• A high school degree or GED
• Relevant previous daycare experience working with children in a licensed or accredited daycare, child care center, or preschool
• Caring and compassionate attitude a must
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Must have critical thinking, monitoring, negotiating, and learning skills
• Ability to convey a dynamic, energetic, and fun-loving spirit
• Ability to solve problems and be creative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry children (up to 50 lbs.), including kneeling, bending, stooping, stretching, or squatting to interact with children
• Using fingers and hands to manipulate small objects
• Running short distances
• Bending, stretching, twisting, and reaching out
• Moving arms and legs quickly and coordinating movement of several parts of the body while the body is moving

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful background check
• Reference checking
• Drug/alcohol screening clearance
• Statement of Faith and Community Covenant acknowledgment

Perks and Benefits

• All-inclusive dining program
• Ongoing fitness center
• Professional development opportunities
• Healthcare benefits
• Student loan debt repayment assistance
• Retail plan
• Christian community of innovative, engaged individuals

Qualifications

• GAC strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve
• Fosters fairness and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity
• The ideal candidate is engaged and passionate about promoting the faith-based mission for students
• We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification listed

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Committed to supporting the mission of Greater Atlanta Christian School