Head Start Lead Teacher
EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Quick overview
The Lead Teacher implements quality, individualized early childhood education using developmentally appropriate practices within an inclusive setting. This involves planning and executing various activities to enhance children's growth, promote social competence, and ensure active parental involvement in the program.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least eighteen years old, possess an Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field, and maintain an updated Georgia PDS Profile. Essential requirements also include passing background and drug checks, possessing knowledge of child development principles, and having the physical ability to move or lift young children.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Sylvan Hills - Atlanta, GA 30310The Head Start Lead Teacher facilitates quality, individualized, early childhood education by implementing developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment. Under the direct supervision of the Center Manager, works as a team with the Education/Disabilities Specialists to plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for children that will enhance their growth and development, promote social competence and ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program. Must have knowledge, skills and experiences needed to perform the assigned functions responsibly. Must be familiar with ethnic background and culture of families in the program and be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with no or limited English proficiency. Must possess training, experiences, and knowledge that include theories, and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support. Must possess excellent communications skills. Must possess the ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity. Must possess the ability to move/lift children up to age five (5). QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Head Start Lead Teacher Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must pass the Drug Test. Must pass the Background Check. Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable. Georgia PDS Profile with credentials listed EDUCATION REQUIRED An Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree , or higher credential in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education or other closely related field.
Note
This position requires a minimum of an Associates Degree or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education or closely related field AND an updated/current Georgia PDS Profile. *Please upload a copy of your resume and Georgia PDS to your Online Application. PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS On occasion, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.