Head Start Lead Teacher
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EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA
Roswell, GA, US
Summary
The Lead Teacher implements developmentally appropriate activities to enhance the growth and social competence of children in an inclusive environment. They collaborate with specialists to plan education and ensure active parental involvement in the program.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Mansell - Roswell, GA 30076Note: 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.
Easterseals North Georgia (ESNG) has dedicated itself to improving the lives of children and families with disabilities and other special needs in Georgia for 70 years. Our mission is to strengthen the health and development of children with and without disabilities, their families, and the greater community with one vision in mind; a world where there is 100% equity, inclusion, and access for all children. We achieve these outcomes through our Early Education and Care, our Family Support, and our Early Intervention Programs. The children and families enrolled in these programs are disadvantaged or have a disability. These programs improve school readiness, ensure children start school healthy, and engage families in learning to be their child's first and most important teacher and advocate. ESNG’s comprehensive services address health, nutrition, cognitive, language, and social-emotional development, identifies and treats disabilities while also strengthening the family as a whole. The organization works with the child, family, and community to provide a continuum of care and resources.
Founded
1990
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Clarkston, Georgia
Easterseals North Georgia (ESNG) has dedicated itself to improving the lives of children and families with disabilities and other special needs in Georgia for 70 years. Our mission is to strengthen the health and development of children with and without disabilities, their families, and the greater community with one vision in mind; a world where there is 100% equity, inclusion, and access for all children. We achieve these outcomes through our Early Education and Care, our Family Support, and our Early Intervention Programs. The children and families enrolled in these programs are disadvantaged or have a disability. These programs improve school readiness, ensure children start school healthy, and engage families in learning to be their child's first and most important teacher and advocate. ESNG’s comprehensive services address health, nutrition, cognitive, language, and social-emotional development, identifies and treats disabilities while also strengthening the family as a whole. The organization works with the child, family, and community to provide a continuum of care and resources.
Founded
1990
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Clarkston, Georgia
