Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Overview

Classroom Teacher – Anne & Jim Kenan Preschool

Start Date:

July 2026

The Anne & Jim Kenan Preschool of the Atlanta Speech School has an opening for a classroom teacher in our Kenan Preschool program. The Kenan Preschool is a community preschool program that serves typically developing children, two to five years of age. An emphasis on research-based practices in the construction of the reading brain and for language and early literacy development is integrated throughout the curriculum to prepare children with a solid foundation for learning.

A deep understanding of the science behind the development of the deep reading brain is essential to the work in Kenan. The Kenan Preschool is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is licensed by Bright from the Start, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

The classroom teacher is responsible for using assessment to inform the creation and delivery of high-quality, differentiated educational programming for each child in the class. The lead teacher collaborates with teaching team members, specialists, and administration to serve children ages 4-5. All teachers are expected to have thorough knowledge and understanding of all child developmental domains, including cognitive, language, social-emotional, and motor.

Instructional planning, classroom organization, and management techniques are planned to meet the specific needs of the students in the class. In addition, teachers are expected to have effective teaching skills, an analytical approach to learner differences, differentiate instruction, and assume responsibility for monitoring and ensuring progress. Classroom teachers are expected to consistently perform high-quality work with little supervision, work in an efficient manner to effectively manage workload demands, and demonstrate an ability and willingness to adapt creatively to varying situations.

Knowledge and understanding of research-based practices for language and early literacy instruction are required, and additional professional learning opportunities are provided. A growth mindset is critical.