Open position for Lead Toddler classroom Teacher to begin employment the last week of July 2024. The position is Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm. Applicant must have a minimum of a CDA credential and 1+ years' experience in a licensed childcare facility. Must pass a national fingerprint background check. Must have the physical strength to lift a toddler onto a changing table and the physical stamina to interact with toddlers in your care. Teacher must be physically able to sit in the floor with children and bend to remove toys from the floor. Position requires teacher to complete weekly lesson plans using the center's curriculum and use the Georgia Early Learning Development Standards (GELDS). Maintain and update children's portfolios with information with regards to development. Staff are required to complete a minimum of 14 professional development training hours annually, obtain/maintain certification in First Aid and CPR. Position requires familiarity and compliance with Georgia Child Care Regulations and center's policies and procedures. Must have excellent communication skills.
The center is a Georgia Quality Rated center with a 3 out of 3-star rating. The age group working with is Toddlers, walking, ages 12 months to 24 months. The ratio followed by the center is 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12, which is lower than the state's ratio of 1:8. The staff use American Sign Language with the children in this class.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person