Coastal Plain Area Eoa·Valdosta, Georgia
The Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing early childhood learning experiences and managing the daily operations of an assigned classroom. This includes supervising assistants, tracking child outcomes, and coordinating with families and disability managers.
The Teacher is directly responsible for the planning, development and implementation of daily early childhood development learning experiences and activities and for the day-to-day management of an assigned classroom, including the supervision of assigned Teacher Assistant and/or classroom Volunteer(s).
Duties: And responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement curriculum, child outcomes, Teaching Strategies Gold, school readiness goals, daily lesson plans with daily schedule, following an approved curriculum approach.
2. Set up and organize classroom in a neat and orderly manner. Establish a total climate conducive for learning.
3. Observe, assess and record the behavior of all children assigned to classroom.
4. Develop and maintain complete and concise records for each child.
5. Develop and implement an Individual Education Program (IEP) in conjunction with the Education and Disabilities Managers for each child with an identified and confirmed (professional diagnosis) disability.
6. Complete daily attendance records.
7. Inventory, request and store adequate and appropriate classroom materials and supplies.
8. Make 2 required home visits to the homes of parents or guardians of children assigned to classroom.
9. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
10. Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Teacher Assistant and classroom Volunteers.
11. Encourage parent participation in the classroom in special activities, learning experiences and socialization.
14. Arrange field trips for children.
15. Assist with yearly program evaluation.
16. Visit and observe other classrooms (Head Start, Pre-K).
17. Be available, when needed, to meet the needs of the children and families (i.e. emergency situations or family crisis).
18. Notify parent/guardian in the event of accidents involving students (minor or major).
19. Work with Education Specialist to ensure classroom is organized so as to assure
20. Environment is proper for a small child.
21. Assure Teacher Assistant is familiar with class paperwork, forms, etc.
22. Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for all children including
special needs children.
23. Exercise discretion and sound judgment in the performance of assigned duties.
24. Responsible for keeping accurate in-kind records for classroom.
25. Assist with recruitment and enrollment.
26. Assist with bus duty when necessary.
27. Responsible in evaluating the performance of the Teacher Assistant assigned to her classroom.
28. Other duties as required and directed.
1. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related degree. 2. At least six months experience in working with young children in a group setting. 3. Must be cooperative and display a positive attitude toward working as a team with other staff members.
4. Must have empathy for children and low-income families. 5. Must exercise discretion and sound judgment in the performance of assigned duties.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field and have at least six months of experience with young children. Additional requirements include a valid driver's license, First Aid/CPR certification, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.
Market context
In Georgia, classroom teacher roles often draw steady interest because schools and child-focused programs need candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and classroom support requirements. This role is competitive for applicants who can show reliability, comfort with active supervision, and readiness to pass background checks; one year of child care experience is preferred, but not always required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your fit for the physical duties and prepare examples of working with children.
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