2025-2026 GA Pre-K Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

About us

Day-Star Christian Academy, Inc. is a small but dynamic, faith-based childcare center with a strong staff of educators who are impacting the lives of children one family at a time through excellent educational experiences and sound doctrine based on God's word.

The 2023-2024 GA Pre-K Lead Teacher must meet all licensing qualifications for the state of Georgia. He or she is accountable and reports to the Center and / or Project Directors of Day-Star Christian Academy. He or she must undergo annual performance evaluations and complete state-mandated professional development / trainings. He or she is responsible for the expressed duties and responsibilities below and other duties as assigned.

Duties

Duties and Responsibilities :

The primary role of the GA Pre-K Lead Teacher is the teaching and learning of pre-school age children participating in the Bright from the Start lottery-funded pre-K program and interact with their parents / families. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Display a strong ability to teach children at various developmental and cognitive skills levels.
• Be able to create lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate.
• Work with the GA Pre-K Assistant Teacher to maintain and report the academic progress of each child.
• Has the ability to work with the GA Pre-K Assistant Teacher to maintain a clean / sanitized, safe, structured, and healthy environment inside and outside of the classroom, throughout the building, and on the playground.
• Be aware of child abuse, neglect, and licensing regulations and immediately report any signs of abuse or neglect to the Site Director.
• Immediately document and report any incidents or accidents, including injuries, inappropriate behaviors, or suspected abuse / neglect to the Site Director.
• Be able to administer first aid, CPR, or promptly respond to an emergency involving a child at any given moment.
• Meet all reporting, processing, and submission deadlines established.
• Work collaboratively with the GA Pre-K Assistant Teacher to create and keep an aesthetically appealing room, including bulletin and parent boards with important announcements and information for parents and children.
• Be flexible and willing to serve in other capacities if needed.
• Give parents sufficient notice of any supplies needed to efficiently care for their children.
• Complete all required training.
• Display a positive and professional attitude and behavior at all times.
• Maintain prompt hours / schedule without excessive tardiness or absences.
• Provide ample notification to the Center Director in the event of tardiness or absence.
• Maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance according to personnel policies.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings.
• Follow all personnel policies and procedures outlined in the Day-Star Christian Academy staff handbook.

Requirements

Qualifications :

Must be 18 years or older. Must have minimum Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or an ECE-related field, at least one (1) year of qualifying early childcare experience and / or one (1) year experience in a GA Pre-K classroom.

Documentation Required :

Completed application, cover letter current resume with references, in-person interview (upon request), orientation and training (upon job offer), criminal and sexual abuse background check fingerprinting (upon job offer)

Job Type : Full-time

Job Types : Full-time, Contract

Salary : $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Nice To Haves

Located in or near the College Park, GA area, bilingual (Spanish or French)

Benefits

Benefits :