Lead Pre K Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Lead Pre-K Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing a high-quality preschool program focused on kindergarten readiness. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching Pre-K students, implementing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and creating a positive classroom environment that supports academic, social, emotional, and physical development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare children for a successful transition to kindergarten.
• Implement and follow curriculum and lesson plans aligned with Georgia Early Learning Standards.
• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning activities that promote literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and monitor student progress toward kindergarten readiness goals.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behavior using positive guidance techniques.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and classroom records.
• Collaborate with administrators and fellow teachers to support program goals.
• Participate in required training, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations and center policies.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Child Development Associate (CDA), Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education, or Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of preschool or Pre-K teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience with kindergarten readiness instruction.
• Strong understanding of child development and early learning standards.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to pass all required background checks and state clearances.

Preferred:

• Georgia Pre-K experience.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Experience with assessment tools and student progress monitoring.

Skills:

• Classroom leadership.
• Lesson planning and implementation.
• Early literacy and math instruction.
• Child assessment and documentation.
• Parent communication.
• Team collaboration.
• Time management and organization.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment.
• Paid holidays (if eligible).
• Paid time off (if eligible).