Job Description

At Kids Point Learning Center, Lead Teachers are classroom architects! Our teachers not only make a difference in the classroom, but for families and our community. They are directly responsible for the education, care, and supervision of children in their class. Specifically Infant Teachers work with children from 6 weeks to 18 months and must be able to lovingly care for multiple infants at once. At a minimum, Infant Lead Teachers must know how to promote positive interactions, how to plan and organize activities, and how to maintain a safe and healthy environment. In addition, they will guide children daily in a positive manner displaying affectionate, caring, and friendly behaviors. As well as communicate consistently with parents and Director throughout the day. All Teacher positions are counted in child/staff ratios.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements for the Hiring of Teachers: Prior to employment, a candidate for a Teacher position must:

• Be at least 21 years old or have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have experience in supporting children\xe2\x80\x99s growth and development
• Have completed or plans to complete one of the following:

• (i) Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition; Child Development and Related Care diploma from a vocational institute accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; or similar credential where the course of study includes an intensive practicum in child care as part of the curriculum and which is approved by the Department;
• (ii) Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; (iii) Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in Infant and Toddler;
• (iv) Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in Program Administration;
• (v) Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in School Age and Youth Care;
• (vi) Technical College Diploma (TCD) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development;
• (vii) Associate\'s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (AA, AAS, AAT);
• (viii) Paraprofessional Certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission;
• (ix) Twenty-five (25) quarter hours or fifteen (15) semester hours from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development;

• Have a good understanding of DECAL Licensing requirements and child development.
• Have a genuinely caring and compassionate attitude when caring for children.
• Strong communication (oral & written) and listening skills to converse with children, parents, and other personnel.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Tuition Discounts for Dependents

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