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Head Start Lead Teacher (Early Childhood Education)

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA

#Family Support #Child Development #Early Childhood Education #Special Education #Inclusive Environment #Head Start #Developmentally Appropriate Practices #Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning #Social Competence #GA PDS Profile

Other On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 day ago

Location

Winder, Georgia

Quick overview

The Lead Teacher implements developmentally appropriate activities to enhance the growth, development, and social competence of young children in an inclusive environment. They collaborate with specialists to plan education and ensure active parental involvement in the program.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold at least an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and possess a current Georgia PDS Profile. Additional requirements include passing a drug test and background check, and the physical ability to lift children up to age five.

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Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

Winder -
Winder,
GA 30680Note: This position requires a minimum of an Associates Degree or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or closely related field. The Head Start Lead Teacher facilitates quality, individualized, early childhood education by implementing developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment. Under the direct supervision of the Center Manager, works as a team with the Education/Disabilities Specialists to plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for children that will enhance their growth and development, promote social competence and ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program. Must have knowledge, skills and experiences needed to perform the assigned functions responsibly. Must be familiar with ethnic background and culture of families in the program and be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with no or limited English proficiency. Must possess training, experiences, and knowledge that include theories, and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support. Must possess excellent communications skills. Must possess the ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity. Must possess the ability to move/lift children up to age five (5). QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Head Start Lead Teacher Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must pass the Drug Test. Must pass the Background Check. Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable. Current Georgia PDS Profile with credentials and career level listed. *Please upload your current GA PDS Profile with credentials and career level listed, AND a resume to your online application.
If you don't have a
GA
PDS
Profile, please create one: https://gapds.decal.ga.gov/ EDUCATION REQUIRED An Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education or closely related field of study related to the job. PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS On occasion, there may be a need to move or lift light articles. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of our organization.