Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Vision insurance

At SAGE PREP, we believe childhood is the foundation upon which future leaders are built. We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and dedicated Georgia Lottery Pre-K Lead Teacher who is committed to preparing scholars for kindergarten through engaging, hands-on instruction and meaningful relationships. If you believe every scholar deserves to be challenged, inspired, and supported while developing a lifelong passion for learning, we'd love to meet you.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates professionalism, creativity, patience, and consistency, and maintains full compliance with Bright from the Start, DECAL, and Georgia Lottery Pre-K requirements. Responsibilities include planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS); fostering early literacy, mathematics, science, social-emotional development, and school readiness; maintaining a safe, engaging, and organized classroom; monitoring scholar progress through observation and assessment; communicating regularly with families; collaborating with school leadership and teaching teams; and ensuring all licensing, health, safety, and program standards are consistently met.

Successful candidates possess a genuine passion for early childhood education, excellent classroom management and communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field is required. Applicants must also meet all Georgia Lottery Pre-K certification requirements, maintain current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, and satisfy all Bright from the Start, DECAL, and background screening requirements. Previous Georgia Lottery Pre-K teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Essential Duties:
· Follow instructional program for Pre-K scholars

· Provide structure in the classroom by developing and clearly enforcing rules and expectations for class discussion and activities

· Follow the programs policies and procedures for conduct and discipline

· Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to instruct children

· Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem

· Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments

· Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts etc.)

· Organize nap, snack hours, and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times

· Track children’s progress and report to parents

· Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche

· Collaborate with other educators

· Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

· Participate effectively and collegially in department meetings and parent meetings

Compensation: $26,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Lead Preparatory is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K options, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring our employees feel valued and supported in their personal and professional lives. Beyond these benefits, we foster a warm, familial environment where team members are embraced as part of a community that values collaboration, growth, and mutual respect. Additionally, all team members receive a childcare discount, demonstrating our commitment to supporting our employees' families and work-life balance.

As an organization, we are committed to promoting leadership and academic distinction. Our mission is to provide every scholar with a nurturing, positive, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and engagement.

We also recognize the critical role academically engaging childcare plays in shaping future leaders and empowering families. By offering robust and enriching programming, we enable parents to pursue their careers and contribute positively to the community, knowing their children are in a supportive and stimulating educational setting. Joining Lead Preparatory means becoming part of a team that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on scholars' lives and the broader community.

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