Job Description
Summary It is the policy of Quality Care for Children that all employees shall receive an equal employment opportunity without regards to race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, national origin, age, marital status or disability in employment.
Job Title:
Early Care and Education Specialist Department:
Child Care Resource and Referral Supervisor:
Director, Salary:
Based on experience and education Location: Alpharetta Duties We are seeking a Preschool Teachers (lead and assistant) to join our new school! Not just any Preschool, a
Science Preschool . The first of its kind in the state of Georgia. We are looking for someone who has a passion for teaching children, creative, "thinking-outside-the-box" mindset and understands Science. This individual will be trained on how to teach STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts & Math) to preschoolers using The Seeds of STEM curriculum and our unique Science curriculum. Training will also include using the Engineering Design Process in teaching preschoolers.
- Instruct preschool-aged children using the engineering design process in activities designed to promote scientific thinking.
- Create a fun and safe learning environment
- Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents
- Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress
- Maintain the health and safety of all students
- Follow the rules and regulations of the school
- Reliable and responsible for all assigned duties
Requirements Qualifications: Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field (Bachelor required). Dedicated to on-going professional development.
Georgia Approved Trainer preferred. Please submit a copy of your training approval letter.
Experience working in a child care settings.
Strong organization skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills (written and oral).
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Bright From the Start regulations, Quality Rated system, Environmental Rating Scales, and Georgia State-Funded Pre-K system.
Knowledge of National Accreditation standards and assessment tools including the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA), Council on Accreditation (COA), and the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC).
- Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields
- Academic qualifications: bachelor's degree in early childhood education/training or related field and or bachelor's degree (minimum). (Lead teacher)
- Associates degree/ CDA (assistant)
- Meet all Georgia Department of Early Learning training certifications and qualifications for preschool teachers
- Must be able to pass a federal background check
- Passionate about working with children
- Ability to build rapport with children and their families
- Positive and patient demeanor
- Will train on the use of the STEAM concepts (or be eager to learn)
- Will train on the use of the Engineering Design Process (or be eager to learn)
- Will train on the use of the Seeds of STEM curriculum
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow directions
- Ability to work as a team and be a productive team member
- Ability to work respectfully with others
Self-directed with the ability to work independently.
Physical Demands/Work Environment: Consistently standing for 2 hours or more.
Bending, frequent use of hands, stooping and moderate lifting (at least 25 pounds) required.
The noise level in the work environment may be high at times.
.Physical demands of working with preschoolers
Valid driver's license and personal transportation required.
Nice To Haves "out-of-the-box" thinker
creative
kind
pleasant to be around
A life-long learner
Always open to other ideas
Benefits To Apply: Please e-mail your resume and 1-page cover letter (Science Akademeia Preschool candidate in the subject line). Please include your name when titling email attachments.
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