Teacher - Pre-K - Educare Center

The Teacher must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:   

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   Child development and early education theories and practices. 

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   Demonstrates a strong understanding of GELDS and the Georgia Pre-K program requirements.  

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   Safe and appropriate activities for children. 

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   Relevant policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times. 

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   An understanding of the early education and family center cultural environment.   

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   Demonstrate team building skills, supervisory skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision making skills, effective verbal and listening communications skills, stress management skills, time management skills, and teaching skills.   

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   Maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of early learning professional.    

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   Demonstrates the ability to be respectful, possess cultural awareness and sensitivity, be flexible, demonstrate sound work ethics, be consistent and fair, be compassionate and understanding, be able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment. 

The Teacher may be expected to:  

1. Lift and carry children and equipment, 30lbs unassisted and 50lbs with assistance.  

1. Capability to sit on the floor and stand up independently to interact with children. 

1. Clean and maintain equipment and the center.  

1. Take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, and staff due to the potential exposure to anyone who may be ill and/or contagious. 

1. Work in a busy and occasionally noisy environment where there may be a number of activities and situations happening at once. 

1. Ability to use arms and legs and moving their whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. 

1. Ability to learn/use technology. 

1. Ability to pass a hearing test. 

1. Visually observe children from all areas of the classroom and playground from a distance of at least 20 feet. 

Background check, fingerprinting, and drug test are required prior to hire date.  Caring for children can be stressful. The Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Lead Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time. 
 

Performance of this job will be evaluated consistent with Sheltering Arms evaluation policy. 

In accordance with Sheltering Arms Salary Schedules.  

Date Established:   
Date(s) Revised: 08/04/2025 

This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by leadership.  Sheltering Arms reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.