Lead Teacher - Private Pre-K​/Ages 3-5

Overview

Day-Star Christian Academy, Inc. seeks a lead teacher for its Private Pre-K/Ages 3-5 classroom. The Private Pre-K Lead Teacher will coordinate the day-to-day routines concomitant with the daily schedule and teaching opportunities in his/her classroom.

• Prepare and implement weekly lesson plans using Day-Star's selected curriculum and lesson plan template.
• Oversee and direct the daily preparation and maintenance of the classroom area.
• Understand GELDS and how to design weekly lesson plans to achieve GELD standards.
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities that will include but are not limited to the physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of each child and the GELDS domains/sub-domains.
• Ensure the safety of each child inside and outside of the classroom, throughout the building, and on the playground.
• Maintain a clean, safe, structured, and healthy classroom environment.
• Regularly assess children to determine where they are developmentally and maintain evaluation and observation notes.
• Provide interventions, supports, and necessary scaffolding to help each child reach developmental goals and provide parents with continuous feedback about their child’s development.
• Plan differentiated instruction and develop lesson plans that include developmentally appropriate activities for approximately 15-20 children daily.
• Arrange a plan for instruction that best meets the individual child’s developmental needs.
• Assist children with meeting and maintaining physical needs, including hand washing, grooming, and eating.
• Contribute to housekeeping tasks, including cleaning bathrooms, classroom, and sanitizing room/materials.
• Care for the physical, social, and emotional needs of the children, which may include diaper/pull-up changes, lifting/carrying toddlers when necessary, serving meals, encouraging social and emotional skills, redirecting and modeling appropriate behavior, and daily interactions through circle time, centers, music/play, meals, and outdoor time.
• Be aware of child abuse, neglect, and licensing regulations and immediately report any signs to the Center Director.
• Administer first aid/CPR or promptly respond to an emergency involving a child.
• Document and report incidents or accidents to the Center Director.
• Meet all reporting, processing, and submission deadlines.
• Create and maintain an aesthetically appealing room, including pictures of each child.
• Be flexible and willing to serve as a floater and/or work with children of all age groups.
• Complete all required training.
• Display a positive and professional attitude and behavior at all times.
• Be flexible in schedule and reliable by being on time and reporting during scheduled times.
• Maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance according to personnel policies.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and required or recommended training programs and conferences.
• Participate in professional learning communities that aim to improve early childhood education.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and clean/sanitized classroom and outdoor environment.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent, an early childcare certification (or up to 120 hours of coursework toward certification), a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification.
• Must pass a successful criminal background check.
• Passionate about early childcare and delivering high-quality care to children and families.
• Positive disposition and ability to relate well to both children and adults.
• Must be flexible.
• Willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with Day-Star Christian Academy, Inc., Quality Care for Children (Quality Rated), and Bright From the Start’s philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Work is typically performed inside and outside a classroom environment with constant movement. May lift light to medium-weight objects (~20-35 lbs).

Bilingual (preferred but not required), experience in small private daycare centers, and familiarity with and/or residence near College Park, GA.

• Completed application, cover letter & current resume with references.
• In-person interview (upon request).
• Criminal background check & fingerprinting (upon job offer).
• Orientation and training (upon job offer).
• Health and drug screening (upon job offer and ongoing during employment).

Note: All listed requirements are subject to accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.