KEEPING IT POSITIVE LEARNING ASSOCI
Preschool Teacher
Full Time • Lithia Springs, GA
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
Keeping It Positive Learning Academy (KIPLA)
Location: Lithia Springs, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Job Description
Keeping It Positive Learning Academy (KIPLA) is seeking a passionate, creative, dependable, and experienced Preschool Educator who is committed to providing high-quality early childhood education.
Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of hands-on preschool classroom teaching experience in a licensed childcare center.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong instructional abilities, effective classroom management, creativity, and the ability to independently develop and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
At KIPLA, we are an educational learning academy committed to preparing scholars for academic success through structured instruction, purposeful play, and positive learning experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement weekly lesson plans aligned with the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS).
- Provide engaging, age-appropriate instruction in early literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, art, and sensory exploration.
- Conduct structured circle time that promotes letter recognition, number concepts, shapes, colors, and language development.
- Facilitate meaningful small-group instruction, hands-on learning experiences, and purposeful play.
- Incorporate phonological awareness, vocabulary development, and early writing activities.
- Create and maintain attractive, educational, theme-based bulletin boards and classroom learning displays.
- Establish and maintain consistent classroom routines, transitions, and behavioral expectations.
- Demonstrate effective classroom management and positive behavior guidance.
- Observe, assess, and document scholars' developmental progress through observations, anecdotal notes, and learning assessments.
- Maintain an organized, clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
- Actively supervise scholars during classroom activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor play.
- Communicate professionally with parents, coworkers, and administration.
- Follow KIPLA policies and all applicable Georgia childcare licensing requirements.
Required Qualifications
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Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable, hands-on preschool classroom teaching experience in a licensed childcare center.
- Experience independently managing a preschool classroom.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement structured weekly lesson plans.
- Working knowledge of GELDS and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
- Strong understanding of preschool developmental milestones and kindergarten-readiness skills.
- Experience facilitating circle time, small-group instruction, and learning centers.
- Effective classroom management and positive behavior guidance skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Dependable, punctual, organized, patient, energetic, and professional.
- Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers and administration.
- Must meet Georgia childcare licensing and training requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
- Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in Early Childhood Education.
- Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Experience using developmental assessment tools and documenting scholar progress.
- Experience preparing preschool scholars for Pre-K.
Why Join KIPLA?
At Keeping It Positive Learning Academy, we believe that early childhood educators play a vital role in building the foundation for lifelong learning.
We value educators who demonstrate initiative, creativity, accountability, professionalism, and a genuine passion for teaching.
Our mission is to Teach, Train, and Motivate in Love!
We are seeking an experienced educator who is ready to lead a classroom, inspire young minds, and contribute to educational excellence.
Qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply!
KIP🌸
Compensation: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
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