GA Pre-K Lead Teacher

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

• Classroom Management: Create a positive, nurturing environment that promotes proactive behavior management and emotional well-being for 4-year-olds.
• Curriculum Implementation: Develop and execute engaging lesson plans aligned with the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS), covering literacy, math, and social-emotional development.
• Collaboration: Partner with parents, assistant teachers, and educational specialists to support individual learning plans and early intervention needs.
• Compliance: Maintain a classroom that adheres to all Bright from the Start (DECAL) health, safety, and instructional regulations.
• Assessment & Tracking: Utilize the Work Sampling System (WSS) to conduct ongoing assessments of child development milestones, ensuring all students are meeting state performance indicators.
• Kindergarten Readiness: Foster foundational skills in literacy and numeracy through play-based and intentional instruction.

Requirements

• Certification: Must hold a valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) certificate (T-1 to T-5) in Early Childhood Education or meet the DECAL lead teacher credential requirements.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a DECAL-approved related field.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively engage with families and our collaborative teaching team.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with GELDS and the Work Sampling System (WSS) is highly preferred.
• Training: Current CPR/First Aid certification and a valid GaPDS number.
• Experience: Proven experience in a Georgia Pre-K classroom or a licensed daycare setting with strong classroom management skills.

Benefits