Lead Teacher — Preschool

Job overview

The Lead Teacher — Preschool role is onsite in Atlanta, GA, with full-time, full-year employment. Compensation is not specified; the posting says pay follows Sheltering Arms salary schedules. The teacher reports to the Center Director and supports the care and education of a group of children as part of a teaching team. The lead teacher helps plan and implement curriculum, maintain a safe and healthy classroom, assess children’s development, and support social, emotional, and learning needs. The role also builds communication with families and collaborates with center staff to provide consistent early education and care.

What you'll do

• Maintain an orderly, safe, and healthy learning environment
• supervise children and complete health and safety checks
• plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities
• assess developmental progress and use results to plan
• support social and emotional development with positive guidance
• communicate with families about children’s activities and progress
• attend staff and parent meetings and training
• collaborate with center staff and follow licensing and program standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead teacher

preschool

early childhood education

child development

curriculum planning

family engagement

full-time

atlanta ga

sheltering arms

educare center

classroom safety

associate degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires an associate degree in early childhood education or a closely related field; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

About the employer

SMCP NORTH AMERICA (US, CANADA) is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.