Job detail
Lead Teacher - Toddler One - Obama Center
Sheltering Arms
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/8/2026
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for the care and education of a group of children while implementing an integrated curriculum. They must maintain a safe, healthy, and orderly classroom environment while fostering positive relationships with families and staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold at least an associate's degree in early childhood education or a related field, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Applicants must also pass a background check, fingerprinting, and drug test, and be capable of performing physical tasks like lifting up to 50 lbs.
associate degreebachelor degreeCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTime managementSafety complianceSupervisory skillsLesson planningCultural awarenessTeam buildingStress managementChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationCurriculum implementationPositive guidanceAssessment and documentation