GA Pre-K Teacher

Ready, Set, Grow ECE in Clarkesville is hiring a GA Pre-K Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year! We are seeking a passionate and energetic Georgia Pre-K Teacher to join our team. In this vital role, you will work in a state-funded classroom, with a supportive team, and implement a high-quality, GELDS-based curriculum that prepares young learners for success!

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Implementation: Develop and execute engaging lesson plans aligned with the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS), covering literacy, math, and social-emotional development.
• Assessment & Tracking: Utilize the Work Sampling System (WSS) to conduct ongoing assessments of child development milestones, ensuring all students are meeting state performance indicators.
• Classroom Management: Create a positive, nurturing environment that promotes proactive behavior management and emotional well-being for 4-year-olds.
• Compliance: Maintain a classroom that adheres to all Bright from the Start (DECAL) health, safety, and instructional regulations.
• Collaboration: Partner with parents, assistant teachers, and educational specialists to support individual learning plans and early intervention needs.
• Kindergarten Readiness: Foster foundational skills in literacy and numeracy through play-based and intentional instruction.

• Certification: Must hold a CDA, TCC in Early Childhood Education, Valid Paraprofessional License, Associates, or meet the DECAL Assistant Teacher credential requirements.
• Experience: Proven experience in a Georgia Pre-K classroom or a licensed daycare setting with strong classroom management skills.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with GELDS and the Work Sampling System (WSS) is highly preferred.
• Education: TCC or CDA in Early Childhood Education or a DECAL-approved related field.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively engage with families and our collaborative teaching team.
• Training: Current CPR/First Aid certification (our ability to obtain within 30 days) and a valid GaPDS number

Benefits Include:

• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule
• Free Childcare
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule
• Professional Development Opportunities