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Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary
$18 - $20 / HOUR
Manage a play-based, multi-age care room for children ages 2-12, leading activities and implementing curriculum. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children while maintaining a clean environment and communicating regularly with parents.
Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as a Lead Teacher in a daycare or preschool setting. Must be First Aid/CPR certified and comfortable with the physical demands of childcare, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
1+ year as a Center Director Experience managing multi-age groups, including school-age children Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or similar certification Physical Requirements This role requires active, hands-on engagement throughout the day — including lifting children up to 40–50 lbs, sitting and moving at floor level, standing for extended periods, and maintaining constant supervision of children indoors and outdoors. Compensation & Benefits $18–$20/hour starting Weekly paychecks Paid sick time Free First Aid/CPR training and certification Learning stipend Professional coaching and flexible days off All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. For information about our Applicant Privacy, please review here: https://app.getguru.com/card/iRgBL8yT/Applicant-Privacy-Policy For those who require reasonable accommodations, please let us know on your application or email us at jobs@wellthy.com.
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.
Salary benchmark
$35,523 avg / yr
Typical range: $29,120–$37,440 based on 300 active listings in Georgia
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