Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Summary

The ideal candidate will serve as the lead teacher which includes working with children to provide a safe and nurturing environment for social and academic growth. Other preschool experience is a plus and future opportunities for growth are available. Longevity matters and making sure that we hire staff members who are dedicated to educating the students in their class is very important to us! Our salary for the position tends to be the highest of any school in the area.

Duties

• Create and maintain a developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Become familiar with and incorporate best practices from Quality rated and NAEYC standards of Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Contribute/create/develop ideas and projects for the class weekly lesson plans.
• Follow written and oral instructions of parents and center administrators.
• Assume immediate responsibility for children in assigned classrooms.
• Attend to children’s basic needs including feeding, dressing, and changing diapers when appropriate.
• Enforce all health and safety policies, including:
• Proper hygiene and hand washing
• Cleaning, sanitation, and disinfecting of equipment and toys
• Classroom and playground safety
• Security procedures and emergency preparedness and evacuations
• Arrange indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
• Enforce rules for behavior to maintain order in the classroom.
• Provide daily parent communication (written and verbal).
• Assessing children’s development and incorporating activities that meet individual needs and interests.
• Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with the Director.
• Create and maintain a developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Become familiar with and incorporate best practices from Quality rated and NAEYC standards of Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Contribute/create ideas and projects for weekly lesson plans.
• Follow written and oral instructions of parents and center administrators.
• Assume immediate responsibility for children in assigned classrooms.
• Attend to children’s basic needs including feeding, dressing, and changing diapers when appropriate.
• Enforce all health and safety policies, including:
• Proper hygiene and hand washing
• Cleaning, sanitation, and disinfecting of equipment and toys
• Classroom and playground safety
• Security procedures and emergency preparedness and evacuations
• Arrange indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
• Enforce rules for behavior to maintain order in the classroom.
• Provide daily parent communication (written and verbal).
• Assessing children’s development and incorporating activities that meet individual needs and interests.
• Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with the

Requirements

Must meet requirements for being Group Leader Qualified by the State of Georgia Dept. of Human Services. Minimum of two year of experience working with children in early childhood programs and TCC/CDA/Associates Degree. You must hold current certification in First Aid and CPR.

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Capable of relating to diverse age and demographic backgrounds. Physical ability to frequently bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds. Possess a sound knowledge of the procedures and regulations specific to the care and education of infants and children. Possess a willingness to learn the necessary skills and knowledge to strive for continuous improvement. Demonstrate diplomacy, tack, and professional demeanor at all times.

Benefits

401K retirement program with a 4% company match
Tuition credit of 50% for early childhood students
20% private school tuition credit
Paid vacation
Paid holidays

About Us

About Peachtree Academy

Peachtree Academy is a state-of-the-art private Christian school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. We are fully accredited at the highest level through Cognia (formerly AdvancED), reflecting our commitment to excellence in academics, leadership, and continuous improvement. At Peachtree Academy, we challenge and inspire students every day through rigorous academics, strong character development, and meaningful growth opportunities. Our faculty members are innovative educators who are passionate about shaping the next generation of leaders and making a lasting difference in the lives of their students. Our students regularly compete in a variety of academic events, including Math Olympics, Creative Writing competitions, Spelling Bees, and Science Fairs. We also offer more than 17 athletic teams, encouraging teamwork, discipline, and school pride. We believe in educating the whole child. Students are encouraged to explore their gifts and talents through a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities, including soccer, football, baseball, archery, language programs, chess, drama, music, and dance.

Why Work at Peachtree Academy

At Peachtree Academy, our teachers are more than educators — they are mentors, leaders, and partners in shaping students’ futures. Our faculty enjoy:

• A supportive and collaborative school culture where parents are required to contribute at least 10 hours of volunteer time each year
• Opportunities to be innovative and bring creativity into the classroom
• Small class sizes that allow teachers to truly build relationships their students
• A leadership team that supports professional growth and development
• The chance to create a lasting impact on students’ lives and the community
• We are looking for passionate educators who believe teaching is a calling, who are excited to inspire young minds, and who want to be part of a school that values excellence, faith, and community.

About Peachtree Prep, our Early Childhood Division

The early childhood division of the school bases its academic program on a weekly unit of study for academic advancement. Teachers use lesson plans to guide the delivery of information and address individual issues of advanced skill levels or areas of improvement that are needed. Parents may supplement the curriculum by bringing in books, materials, or ideas related to the theme for the benefit of the class.