Preschool Teacher Job in Atlanta 30306, Georgia Us
Job Description
The person selected for this position will be responsible for the general supervision, management, developmental needs, and educational needs of a group of 4 to 18 children between the ages of 6 weeks- 5 years, in accordance with state regulations of group size and ratios.
Qualifications
The person selected for this position must be professionally prepared as a child care provider of young children, especially in the field of early childhood education or development, and be able to meet the requirements of the licensing agency. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Additionally, this person must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:
· Planning, supervising, and implementing the program for child care in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the center.
· Planning, preparing, and delivering a creative and developmentally-appropriate curriculum.
· Gearing the program to the needs of individual children, with concern for their interests, challenges, special talents, and individual styles and paces of learning.
· Considering individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background.
· Treating children with dignity and respect.
· Helping children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
· Being responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom and other child care areas.
· Being responsible for the selection, creation, and care of learning materials.
· Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff.
· Attending all staff meetings. Planning and implementing one staff training meeting each year. Attending all teacher workdays, including two Saturdays per year.
· Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth.
· Implementing methods for effectively utilizing the services of substitutes, assistants, floaters, and part-time help.
· Planning and implementing methods of establishing a positive liaison with children’s families.
· Conducting parent conferences on children’s developmental and educational goals and progress.
· Assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children.
· Assisting in public-relations events sponsored by the center.
School Information
Since 1954, Canterbury School has been dedicated to providing nurturing and educational programs for Atlanta's youngest children. Canterbury School is a small private preschool conveniently located near Midtown Atlanta, in the Morningside/Virginia-Highland neighborhood.
Canterbury School offers small class sizes, a supportive and professional work environment, paid holidays and personal days, paid training/learning opportunities, competitive pay, and health benefits.