Paraeducator - Early Childhood Education Preschool

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, and nurturing Preschool Teacher to lead and engage children in our three- and four-year-old classroom at Pre-K Preparatory Learning Academy.
This is an active teaching position for someone who enjoys helping young children learn, explore, build confidence, and prepare for their next stage of learning. Our teacher will create meaningful learning experiences through hands-on activities, STEAM, literacy, music and movement, outdoor learning, social-emotional development, and purposeful play.
You will be responsible for maintaining a safe, organized, and engaging classroom while providing consistent routines, positive guidance, and age-appropriate instruction.
We are looking for someone who can bring energy and creativity into the classroom while also providing the structure preschoolers need. The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, organized, comfortable managing a classroom, and genuinely excited about helping young children grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
What You'll Do Support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, organized, and engaging classroom
Assist with daily lessons, learning centers, small-group activities, STEAM, art, music, movement, and outdoor learning
Interact with children throughout the day through conversation, reading, play, and hands-on learning
Help children develop independence, confidence, positive social skills, and school-readiness skills
Provide active supervision and remain attentive to children at all times
Assist with classroom routines, transitions, meals, rest time, toileting, and handwashing
Use positive guidance and appropriate classroom-management techniques
Help prepare classroom materials, activities, and learning centers
Observe children and share important developmental or behavioral information with the Lead Teacher
Help maintain a clean, sanitized, organized, and welcoming classroom
Communicate professionally and positively with children, families, coworkers, and administration
Step in and take initiative when the Lead Teacher is assisting another child or completing classroom responsibilities
Work cooperatively with the Lead Teacher, floaters, administration, and other members of the center team
Participate in family activities, special programs, classroom celebrations, and center-wide events
Follow all center policies and applicable childcare health, safety, supervision, and licensing requirements
Participate in required training, staff meetings, and professional development
Bring patience, dependability, energy, teamwork, and a genuine love for working with young children every day
Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED required
Previous experience working with young children preferred but not required
Must be able to pass all required background checks and fingerprinting
Must meet Georgia childcare employment and training requirements
CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire
Must be dependable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance
Must be patient, nurturing, energetic, and comfortable working with three- and four-year-old children
Must be willing to actively participate in classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, rest time, toileting, and daily routines
Must be able to follow lesson plans, classroom routines, and directions from the Lead Teacher and administration
Must be able to use positive guidance and appropriate classroom-management techniques
Must be comfortable assisting children with toileting and other personal-care needs when necessary
Must be physically able to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, stand, walk, and actively engage with children throughout the workday
Must be able to safely lift and assist children when necessary
Must communicate professionally with children, families, coworkers, and administration
Must be willing to complete required training and ongoing professional development
Must be a team player who is willing to take initiative and help where needed
Must have a genuine interest in helping young children learn, grow, and succeed*
Nice To Have CDA, TCC, Early Childhood Education coursework, or other childcare credential
Previous experience working with preschool-aged children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting
Knowledge of early childhood development and developmental milestones
Experience with Frog Street or another early childhood curriculum
Experience with positive guidance and preschool classroom management
Current CPR and First Aid certification
Experience with hands-on learning, STEAM, sensory activities, art, music, or movement
Experience supporting children with different learning, behavioral, or developmental needs
Bilingual English/Spanish skills
Experience communicating with families through a childcare communication app
Creativity and enthusiasm for helping prepare classroom activities and learning centers
Strong organization and communication skills
A positive, flexible, team-oriented attitude and willingness to take initiative
Interest in growing professionally and potentially advancing into a Lead Teacher position
Vision Insurance
Child Care Discount
Professional Development
Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent

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