Three-year-old Lead Teacher

Summary

Are you an individual who is patient, attentive, and full of energy? Do you have a passion for teaching young children? If so, we have just the opportunity for you! We are currently looking for a Lead Teacher for our Three-Year-Olds. Your primary responsibility will be to create a safe and nurturing environment for our young learners. As the ideal candidate, you must possess strong knowledge of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to design engaging lesson plans that inspire children to thrive in their environment. Effective communication skills are also crucial to meeting the children's needs, guiding teacher assistants, and addressing parental concerns. Join us in our mission to provide a quality education and make a positive impact on the lives of young children. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, apply now!

Duties

• Knowledgeable of Georgia GELDS. Develop and implement lesson plans that incorporate engaging activities that are developmentally appropriate and meet each child's needs.
• Plan individual and group activities to stimulate cognitive, language, social, emotional, and motor skills growth.
• Conduct Parent Teacher Conferences
• Daily operations of the classroom and meeting all state guidelines and requirements.
• Supervises teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Participates in required training programs, conferences, courses, or other aspects of professional growth.
• Greet children and parents/guardians professionally and enthusiastically each day.
• Maintain a happy, sanitary, safe, secure, and relaxed atmosphere in the classroom by following daily procedures and routines.

Requirements

At least 1-year experience working in a childcare center setting.

18 years or older

High school diploma or GED

Must pass a criminal background check

CPR/First Aid certified

Must be able to maintain physical activity with young children

Must have a passion for working with children and a strong understanding of child development

Able to lift 35 lbs throughout the day

Strong written and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Education:

TCC, Diploma, or CDA

Master's Bachelor's or Associates degree in early childhood education

Benefits

Discounted Childcare

About Us

Antioch A.M.E. Childcare and Development Center is a Christ-centered childcare center. Our mission is to nurture children's spiritual—intellectual, emotional, and environmental aspects through a continuing curriculum of God-centered activities. With this mission in mind, our purpose is to prepare children to enter the academic world and to glorify God in thought, word, and deed. Our goals as a childcare center are to develop a strong positive relationship between staff and family; to treat each child as an individual, and to keep parents informed of all issues as it relates to their child.