What are the responsibilities and job description for the Georgia Lottery PreK Lead position at Lead Preparatory?
Benefits:
Lead Preparatory seeks a passionate, nurturing, and innovative Georgia Pre-K Lead Teacher dedicated to shaping young minds and fostering a lifelong love for learning. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic educator who values creativity, consistency, and compassion while maintaining high standards of professionalism and compliance with Bright from the Start regulations.
Position Summary:
The Georgia Pre-K Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate instructional program that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of all scholars. The teacher will plan lessons using the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS), maintain accurate records, and create a classroom environment that is warm, engaging, and conducive to learning.
Key Responsibilities:
At Lead Preparatory, early literacy and leadership development are the cornerstones of our curriculum. Scholars explore the world around them through language, math, science, social studies, and the arts—cultivating curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Our holistic approach encourages scholars to make healthy choices, stay active, and embrace lifelong learning.
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Lead Preparatory seeks a passionate, nurturing, and innovative Georgia Pre-K Lead Teacher dedicated to shaping young minds and fostering a lifelong love for learning. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic educator who values creativity, consistency, and compassion while maintaining high standards of professionalism and compliance with Bright from the Start regulations.
Position Summary:
The Georgia Pre-K Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate instructional program that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of all scholars. The teacher will plan lessons using the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS), maintain accurate records, and create a classroom environment that is warm, engaging, and conducive to learning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement daily lesson plans aligned with GELDS and Georgia Pre-K guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with all Bright from the Start and Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) requirements.
- Foster an inclusive, nurturing, and engaging classroom culture that supports the diverse needs of all scholars.
- Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and progress documentation as required by Georgia Pre-K and Lead Preparatory policies.
- Collaborate with assistant teachers to ensure instruction, classroom management, and scholar engagement are consistent and effective.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding scholar progress, classroom events, and ways to reinforce learning at home.
- Attend professional development, staff meetings, and training as required by DECAL and the organization.
- Model professionalism, ethical conduct, and leadership aligned with Lead Preparatory’s mission and values.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field (required).
- Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) certification in Birth–to–Five or related Early Childhood field (required).
- Knowledge and experience with GELDS, CLASS, and formative assessment tools such as Work Sampling Online.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a classroom with structure, empathy, and enthusiasm.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to the mission of Lead Preparatory: building learners today who become leaders tomorrow.
At Lead Preparatory, early literacy and leadership development are the cornerstones of our curriculum. Scholars explore the world around them through language, math, science, social studies, and the arts—cultivating curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Our holistic approach encourages scholars to make healthy choices, stay active, and embrace lifelong learning.
