GA Pre-K Teacher

Summary

Peachtree Prep is looking for a talented and energetic PreK lead teacher at Peachtree Academy. Peachtree is a PreK through 12th grade College Preparatory School that hires talented educators and this position prepares students for success at the next level (Kindergarten) and beyond. Our Christian environment offers you, students, that are ready to learn and who have supportive parents to maximize the learning process. The school is well established and has a reputation for excellence. There is a need for skills in technology but virtual teaching is not required for this position due to the age group. There is always an opportunity to advance in teaching levels at Peachtree based on experience and training.

Join our team of professionals who are able to use their God given talents to teach and make a difference in their students' lives. Thank you in advance for learning more about our school programs and our commitment to the community that we serve.

Duties

• Create lesson plans that make learning fun and follows the interests of the children in your class.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
• Prepare materials and the classroom for class activities.
• Instruct students individually and in small groups.
• Meet with parents and/or guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Organize and label materials and display students' work.
• Involve parent volunteers in children's activities to facilitate involvement
• Select classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Teach weekly thematic units to students and engage them with new information
• Pray with students at meal time

Requirements

• Be an encouraging teacher who supports student learning
• Monitor student performance.
• Set up classroom materials or equipment.
• Read to students.
• Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
• Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
• Maintain student records.
• Encourage students.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Document lesson plans.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Display student work.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

Nice To Haves

• Google docs experience
• CPR/First Aid
• 2 years minimum experience
• Bachelors degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field with T4 or T5 certification

Benefits

Professional work environment

The program is part of a K-12 school

Excellent salary

401K match up to 4% of your salary

Social Security

Paid days off

Health care for full-time employees.

Two-year minimum commitment - come and grow with our school

About Us

*Peachtree Academy*

Our school is a State of Art Private PreK through 12th-grade private school. We are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools / Advanc-ED and we strive to challenge our students each and every day. Students utilize a state-of-the-art computer lab and library for learning enhancement. Our students compete in a variety of academic events including Math Olympics, Creative Writing, Spelling Bees, Speech Meets, Science Fairs, and over 17 different sports teams. At Peachtree Academy, we expect our students to be well-rounded and encourage them to participate in extra-curricular activities (soccer, baseball, language classes, chess, drama, music, and dance).

*Peachtree Prep*

The early childhood division of the school bases its academic program on a weekly unit of study for academic advancement. Teachers use lesson plans to guide the delivery of information and address individual issues of advanced skill levels or areas of improvement that are needed. Parents may supplement curriculum by bringing in books, materials, or ideas related to the theme for the benefit of the class.