Early Childhood - Pre-K Teacher (Current School Year)

Summary

Join Our Team and Inspire Young Minds!

Are you passionate about early childhood education and nurturing young learners? Our small, private preschool is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to join our team!
As part of our vibrant and supportive environment, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the lives of children during their most important developmental years. If you’re committed to creating a nurturing, engaging classroom and making a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you!

About Our Pre-K Program: Our Pre-K program consists of three classrooms, each serving 20 students. Every class is supported by a full-time assistant teacher, maintaining an excellent student-teacher ratio of 1:10. Teaching is guided by Georgia's state standards, with a focus on organic, portfolio-based assessments rather than standardized testing. Collaboration is a cornerstone of our program, with teachers regularly supporting each other in activities and lesson planning. Teachers are provided with at least one hour of uninterrupted planning time every day, along with 10-12 additional planning days throughout the school year. Educators have the autonomy to determine how to use their planning time, and administrative interruptions are minimal, ensuring a productive and focused environment.

About Quilla Academy: We are a small, private preschool offering a nurturing and engaging environment for young learners. Our Pre-K program is part of Georgia's state-funded Pre-K Program, providing high-quality early education aligned with state standards. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive, collaborative, and developmentally appropriate environment where both children and staff can thrive. Our preschool is defined by a commitment to open-minded, empathetic leadership, a celebration of diversity among staff, students, and families, and a strong emphasis on creating a collaborative, supportive environment where teachers are trusted, empowered, and valued.

School Mission Statement: Our mission is to create a nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment where every child is empowered to explore, discover, and thrive. Through a balanced curriculum encompassing literacy, math, science, social studies, and the arts, we inspire a love for learning. We are dedicated to fostering physical well-being, emotional resilience, and social confidence, ensuring each child builds a strong foundation for lifelong success.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, values collaboration, and thrives in a supportive and empowering environment. They should be creative, adaptable, and committed to fostering a positive classroom atmosphere where every child can succeed. This position is ideal for recently retired educators, December graduates with an Early Childhood Education certificate, educators new to Georgia, or former teachers looking to reconnect with the joy of teaching.

Duties

The Pre-K Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, assessing students' progress, and managing daily classroom operations. This role requires a deep understanding of children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to create a safe, engaging, and stimulating learning environment. We value teachers who bring creativity, autonomy, and passion to their classrooms.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement educational activities aligned with Georgia Early Learning Standards.
• Lead and support teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan age-appropriate activities that foster social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain regular communication with parents through discussions, progress reports, and conferences.
• Assess and document student development and progress.
• Ensure compliance with all school policies and state regulations.
• Promote a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records and required documentation.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.
• Foster a positive physical, mental, and social-emotional climate.
• Utilize teacher planning days effectively for lesson preparation and collaboration.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following areas is required: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education (P-5), or Early Childhood Special Education.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat, crawl, or lift up to 25 lbs.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• T-4 certification in Elementary Education (P-5) is preferred but not required.
• Experience teaching in an elementary school or preschool.

Benefits

• Aligned with Glynn County Schools Calendar
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Paid training opportunities
• At least one hour of paid planning time per day and 10-12 paid planning days per year
• Staggered pay schedule (including summer and school holiday pay)
• Paid emergency/weather closures
• Free on-site meals for staff
• 50% discount on childcare costs
• Flexibility and autonomy in classroom scheduling, lesson planning, and classroom design
• Scholarship/financial incentive opportunities for post graduate programs
• No nights or weekends
• Morale boosting activities throughout the year
• Telemedicine healthcare program for the employee and their dependents after 3 months
• Full time experienced teaching assistant