Job Title: Lead Teacher
Business Name: The Learning Tree Academy
Job Location: Toccoa, Georgia
Closing Date:
Job Description:
The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and
stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Curriculum Job Duties:
• Set an example in leadership, communication, teamwork, and managing stress.
• Embrace a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess a deep love for children and their growth and development.
• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early
learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Set a positive example of self-care, balance, and boundaries between work and home life.
• Complete the requisition for supplies and resources necessary for classroom operations
• Encourage physical wellness and nutrition through modeling and behavior (includes the support of the Farm to School Program)
Desired/Required Skills:
Education/Experience:
Salary: {Salary:18} / Per Hour
Hours: Full Time
How to Apply:
Apply online at https://thelearningtreeacademy.com/contact-us
Or email resume to Logan Harris at lharris@thelearningtreeacademy.com
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or call Emily Sullens, Career Services Specialist, at 706-754-7728 from 7:30 am 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
As set forth in the student catalog, North Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For complaints or information, contact Vinson Burdette, VP of Student Affairs (706- 754-7711, Title VI, IX, II), or Kay Carroll, special services contact (706-754-7828, Sec. 504/Title I/ADA) at 1500 HWY 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. 9/14/16