2025-2026 GA Pre-K Lead Teacher

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.*Must have a passion for early childcare, an exceptionally warm, positive, and optimistic personality and exceptional customer service skills that include tact, patience, empathy, honesty, and kindness. Have a calling to serve children and families from at-risk, low-income communities. Should genuinely enjoy interacting with children and their families. Excellent organizational, classroom management, and time management skills. Have the ability to handle confidential information, listen attentively, be mentally and verbally agile, and use strong, effective communication. Have an ability to be resourceful and creative with materials and resources. Must be able to work with staff, children and families from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. Must be a self-motivated, creative, and innovative professional with the ability to solve problems with creativity and civility. Have the ability to manage daily tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while paying close attention to details. Must have availability during weekdays between 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and available for monthly staff meetings. Bilingual educator preferred but not required.
*Only applicants with the minimum required credentials will be considered.

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:

• Paid time off (holidays, personal, sick)
• Professional development assistance
• Other