Pre-K Lead Teacher

Explore your passion for childhood education with us!

Founded in 1988, Child Development Schools is headquartered in Austin, TX operating over 260 childcare centers in 11 states. Our three early childhood education brands are Childcare Network, Sunrise Preschools, and My Small Wonders. We proudly provide quality care and developmental education to over 30,000 children aged six weeks to twelve years.

Childcare Network invites you to join us and build a big career with little learners in a fun, nurturing environment where children are encouraged and guided to thrive. Find fulfillment by nurturing a new generation and join our mission to give every child a great start in life!
The Pre-K Lead Teacher will play an integral role in the success of our center by serving as a positive role model as well as creating meaningful relationships and being a supportive resource for our students, families and their team.

Hiring for the 2024-2025 Academic Year at the following Dallas/ Hiram Schools: 

• 94 Highland Falls Blvd Hiram, Georgia 30141
• 1070 Cedarcrest Rd Dallas, Georgia 30132
• 124 Ridge Rd Dallas, Georgia 30157

Local Nearby Schools Hiring:

• 9315 Conners Rd Villa Rica, Georgia 30180

Our Benefits Provide:

• Discounts up to 50% off childcare tuition
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• Free access to online training
• Education assistance to pursue your degree
• 401K plan savings and investment plan with employer contribution

• Bachelor's degree; If you hold a bachelors not related to Early Childhood education you must also hold one of the following approved ECE credentials:

                *Associate degree with ECE major

                *Technical College Diploma (TCD) with ECE major

                *Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) with ECE major

• Montessori Diploma (Montessori courses must be taken from an accredited affiliate of the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education [MACTE])
• Lead Teacher Credential Waivers:  If you do not hold one of the above-mentioned credentials, you may still be eligible if you meet the following:

              *The candidate must be registered in GaPDS.

              *Four year degree in a non-ECE field and is enrolled in a program to obtain an Associate degree/Technical College Diploma/Technical College Certificate in ECE or is enrolled in a Preschool CDA program

              *Associate degree in ECE and is enrolled in a program to earn a four year degree in ECE

• Knowledge of GA Pre-K requirements, and GA Dept. of Early Care and Learning Requirements
• Ability to determine and prioritize demanding workload while being flexible to emergent/unplanned needs and situations
• Knowledge of, and experience with, group dynamics, facilitation and collaboration.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and audit various policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in all staff, child and family interactions
• Ability to handle highly stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Want to learn more about Child Development Schools? We’re always looking for nurturing, innovative, and dedicated individuals to join us and explore their passion for child care and early education. Please click to join our Talent Network so we can keep in touch about other current and future opportunities!

Child Development Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

• Manage classroom activities while ensuring compliance with GA Dept of Early Care and Learning and the goals and objectives of the current GA Pre-K curriculum
• Build and maintain a positive, nurturing, and supportive relationship with the children and families.
• Plan and implement learning experiences that address physical health and development, social and emotional development, approaches to learning, logic and reasoning, language, literacy, mathematics, science, creative arts expression, and social studies.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of the growth and development of assigned children to inform instruction and measure progress toward goals; plan individualized learning activities to meet specific needs of children including children with disabilities.
• Arrange for children to be outdoors each and every day, weather permitting. The outdoor classroom is considered an extension of the learning environment. Both indoor and outdoor environments shall address curricular objectives by encouraging child-initiated, teacher-supported, active learning experiences.
• Follow health and safety procedures for hand washing, toileting, handling bodily fluids, sanitizing toys and equipment, administering medication, serving food, dealing with children's illnesses, and supervising children.
• Complete timely, neat, accurate documentation of screenings, assessments, individualized plans, attendance, feedings, daily activity logs for parents and other documentation as may be deemed necessary for providing quality services.

Our Benefits Provide:

• Discounts up to 50% off childcare tuition
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• Free access to online training
• Education assistance to pursue your degree
• 401K plan savings and investment plan with employer contribution