Part Time Teacher - Preschool - Model Center
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Provide care for a group of children as part of a teaching team, working with infants through Pre-K classrooms. Promote healthy eating practices by eating with children, maintain a safe environment through active supervision and sanitization, and implement planned indoor and outdoor learning activities. Assist in classroom maintenance, toileting, and cleanup while engaging children in hands-on activities that develop self-esteem and social skills. Greet children and parents daily, support independence in self-care, and work with children who have special needs. Follow center routines, attend staff meetings and training, and report absences to the Center Director before the workday begins.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- 2 or more years of Early Childhood Education experience
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC)
- Technical College Diploma (TCD)
- Associate degree
- 60 or more total hours toward Bachelor's
- Completed BA/BS
- Background check
- Fingerprinting
- Drug test
- Ability to pass a hearing test
- Ability to lift and carry children and equipment, 30lbs unassisted and 50lbs with assistance
- Capability to sit on the floor and stand up independently to interact with children
- Ability to use arms and legs and moving their whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
- Ability to learn/use technology
- Proficient knowledge in Child development and early education theories and practices
- Proficient knowledge in Safe and appropriate activities for children
- Proficient knowledge in Relevant policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times
- An understanding of the early education and family center cultural environment
- Team building skills
- Supervisory skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Decision making skills
- Effective verbal and listening communications skills
- Stress management skills
- Time management skills
- Teaching skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of early learning professional
- Ability to be respectful
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Flexibility
- Sound work ethics
- Consistency and fairness
- Compassion and understanding
- Ability to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment
- Display understanding of State Licensing Regulations
- Display understanding of NAEYC standards
- Display understanding of Quality Rated standards
- Display knowledge and understanding of Head Start Performance Standards
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
- Use resources effectively
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED with 2 or more years of Early Childhood Education experience preferred
- CDA enroll within 12 mos. of hire
- HS diploma plus course credits
- Associate degree
- 60 or more total hours toward Bachelor's
- Completed BA/BS
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