Lead GA Pre-K Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Qualifications

Must be able to pass background check; follow rules, regulations

• and company procedures; be 18 years of age;

The ideal candidate for this position must have one of the

following valid and current certificates or credentials from a

nationally or

state recognized institution approved by Bright from the Start :

Georgia Teacher Certificate issued by the Professional Standards

Commission (PSC) in Early Childhood Education, Birth through

Five endorsement,

Special Education General Curriculum Consultative / ECE or

out-of-state, valid,

and current official teaching certificates in Early Childhood or

Elementary

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or Elementary Education or

related field

Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid Georgia

Teaching Certificate or higher.

CPR and 1st Aid Certifications (or willingness to obtain these)

Must maintain state in-service training requirements and GA

Pre-K Training requirements.

Positive and cheerful

Dependable - more reliable than spontaneous

People- Oriented - enjoys interacting with people and working on

group projects.

Duties

The GA Pre-K Lead Teacher is responsible for general classroom management and supervision.

Responsible for the personal care, hygiene, and positive

discipline of the children and will help maintain classroom

records,

cleanliness, and orderliness.

Planning and implementing activities designed to promote social,

physical, emotional and intellectual growth needed in children.

Communicating with parents about progress

Notifying Director or parents about potential issues

Requirements

Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.

21 years of age or older. Exception : Lead teachers who have a valid bachelor's degree or higher teaching credential do not have to meet the minimum 21 years of age requirement.

Must be able to meet state background check requirements.

Education required : Either of the Below

or

Benefits

Salary is based on Georgia Pre-k 2025-2026 Reimbursement Rates

Ranges from $26,449 - $45,343+ experience compensation up to

$15,000 / yr depending upon Credentials paid over 10 months

About Us

Our Company is based out of Alpharetta, GA operating 18 Childcare Centers around Metro Atlanta