Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Position:   Pre-K Assistant Teacher, NF-1710-02 (Bright from the Start, GA Dept. of Early Care and Learning)

Salary:   $14.07 per hour

Employment Category:   Flexible Temporary, 40 hours per week, with no benefits.  Not to Exceed (NTE) the 2017-2018 School Year (to include pre-planning and post-planning for a total of 190 days).

Duties:  The purpose of this position is to supply a professional assistant teacher to assist in providing a developmentally appropriate program for Pre-K students using the Bright from the Start Georgia Pre-K curriculum.  Assist in planning, developing and organizing long and short range goals, objectives, lesson plans, and daily class work in a manner that ensures adequate coverage within the time frame allotted.  Performs child observations daily.  Assists in conducting classroom instruction, and maintaining keen awareness/counsel on student progress.  Joins with colleagues and CYP officials in maintaining order and security.  Provides a wholesome, stimulating, creative, educational climate conducive to learning, achievement, and good citizenship.  Required to supervise students during outside activities, supervise lunches, and participate in center meetings and activities as directed.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Any ONE of the following credentials/degrees listed below will meet the credential requirement for a Pre-K assistant teacher:Valid Paraprofessional Certificate (issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission) - Valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (issued by the Council for Professional Recognition) - TCC (Technical Certificate of Credit) in Early Childhood Education - TCD (Technical College Diploma) in Early Childhood Education - AA, AS, AAS, AAT (Associate Degree) - BA, BS (Bachelor Degree) - Georgia PSC Certified Teacher - MA, MS (Master’s Degree) - Specialist Degree or PhD.

  • Applicant must be at least (21) years of age.

  • Have experience working with children younger than five years of age.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain yearly medical health card.

  • Must be able to receive an annual Flu shot.

Basis of Review:  Applicants will be evaluated based on experience and qualifications described above and presented in written format.

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