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Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Full-Time Assistant Pre-K Teacher position in the Early Childcare Center within the Academic & Student Affairs Division. This position is located at Atlanta Tech's Main campus just south of Downtown Atlanta.

Under general supervision of the Child Enrichment Center Director, the Full-Time Assistant Pre-K Teacher provides academic, instructional, and administrative leadership to ensure program quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. This is a grant funded position contingent upon availability of grant funding and successful performance reviews.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Lead Teacher in executing daily lesson plans and age-appropriate educational activities.
• Monitor children during class, outdoor play, and mealtimes to ensure a secure environment.
• Help maintain classroom rules, routines, and positive guidance techniques.
• Encourage the children in experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making.
• Organize materials, prep learning center, and maintain cleanliness/ sanitation standards.
• Assist in maintaining a welcoming environment and facilitate communication with parents under the lead teacher's direction.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
• Follow state guidelines set by the Georgia Department of Early Care and learning (DECAL); and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess and demonstrate a High School diploma or equivalent. Must also possess Infant Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate) certification. Mandatory minimum credentials set by the state of Georgia include a CDS, TCC. Paraprofessional Certificate or higher degree.

Preferred Qualifications: (DECAL STANDARDS)

Preference may be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess and demonstrate any of the following:

• Valid Paraprofessional Certificate
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
• Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) or Technical College Diploma (TCD) in early Childhood Education
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree
• Montessori Diploma or Georgia Certified Teacher Status

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BACKGROUND SCREENINGS ARE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO SCREENING.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu . To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA), contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu . Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodation should contactGeorgina Dumay, Director, HumanResources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia 30310.gdumay@atlantatech.edu.

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.