Easter Seal North Georgia, Inc

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Head Start Lead Teacher Note: An Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education or closely related field is required. The Head Start Lead Teacher facilitates quality, individualized, early childhood education by implementing developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment. Under the direct supervision of the Center Manager, works as a team with the Early Childhood Specialists to plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for children that will enhance their growth and development, promote social competence and ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program. • Must have knowledge, skills and experiences needed to perform the assigned functions responsibly. • Must be familiar with ethnic background and culture of families in the program and be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with no or limited English proficiency. • Must possess training, experiences, and knowledge that include theories, and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support. • Must possess excellent communications skills. • Must possess the ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity. • Must possess the ability to move/lift children up to age five (5). Education Required Associate's Degree or better in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education or related fields. Benefits We offer our employees a generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, matching 401K, in addition to a very generous paid time off package that includes paid holidays for Teachers including 2 weeks in December, Spring Break, Thanksgiving, and other paid holidays. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.57 - $24.02 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person