Lead Childcare Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Chroma Early Learning Academy is seeking enthusiastic teachers who want to make a difference in the lives of young, energetic children! We're a dynamic team that loves singing, dancing, storytelling, and nurturing our students. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to join a fun and supportive team, we want to hear from you! In addition to a competitive hourly pay rate, we offer benefits like Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Our ideal candidate will be a team player who is committed to working together with co-teachers to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Candidates are required to work together with their co-teachers on completing daily activities for the classroom, which may include implementing curriculum, changing diapers, feeding, cleaning, and sanitizing. A fun working environment, combined with our comprehensive benefits package, makes us an attractive choice for early childhood educators.

Qualifications:

• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program is a must.
• Must meet basic requirements of local and state child care regulatory agency
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children is essential.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.

Skill Sets:

• Coachable
• Competent and confident
• High Integrity
• Good listening and follow-up skills
• Able to work with others harmoniously
• High coping capabilities
• Solution and detail-oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Type:

Full-time/ Monday through Friday

What You'll Do

• Maintain a positive and engaging learning environment by providing supervision and daily class functions for a group of children.
• Ensure adherence to all rules and regulations at Chroma Early Learning Academy and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.
• Implement the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Chroma Early Learning Academy curriculum and programming.
• Keep the classroom attractive, well-kept, and encouraging of children's creativity, exploration, and decision-making.
• Provide verbal recognition and acceptance to children, while setting clear and consistent expectations for their behavior.
• Take responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common areas, and playgrounds.
• Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions.
• Adhere to professional personal appearance, as outlined in the Chroma Early Learning Academy Employee Handbook.
• Assist in other capacities as needed.
• Be knowledgeable about the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
• Be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.

Requirements

License/Certification:

• Previous experience working in a childcare facility is a plus.
• TCC
• Must meet basic requirements of local and state child care regulatory agency
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education (Preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous teaching experience (Preferred)
• Previous childcare experience (Preferred)

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount for childcare

About Us

Our Company is based out of Alpharetta, GA operating 24 Childcare Centers around Metro Atlanta