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Job DescriptionDescription: The Kindezi Schools is always looking for qualified staff members to join our team! Middle School Teacher develops and delivers high-quality, data-driven differentiated instruction while fostering a positive learning environment. They instruct students in a classroom environment through lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension. (Content Areas: English Language Arts, Reading, Math, STEAM, World Languages, Science, and History) Reports to: Assistant Principal & Principal Network Support: Academic Team PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Instruction • Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material., • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate., • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress., • Administers various types of assessments to monitor student’s comprehension of the material. Administer and/or supports state and local testing processes and policies., • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations., • When in a classroom environment, responsible for daily classroom clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment, • Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch or throughout the school by maintaining order and discipline., • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health., • Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, recording grades, and responding to emails and phone calls from parents, school administrators, and staff in a timely manner., • Collaborates with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic programs following approved curricula., • Coordinates conferences with parents and guardians to review student’s performance, behavior and other issues., • Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another., • Develop and deliver high-quality differentiated instruction in one or more subject areas, • Implement MTSS structures to support all scholars, • Analyze data and develop action plans to constantly improve student achievement through rigorous and meaningful differentiated instruction., • Ensure that all 504 & IEPs are met to support the individual needs of the student, • Maintain a positive learning environment that cultivates both the academic and socio-emotional needs of the students with tier one interventions in place, • Strive to meet network and school-based academic and social-emotional learning goals, • Actively participate in instructional coaching sessions, professional development, and lesson planning clinics, • Be prompt and present daily; eager to participate in parent meetings, and other school functions that require student supervision after hours., • Develop meaningful relationships with students and their families by keeping them informed on education-related issues and school events, • Openly collaborate with ALL staff members: partner teacher, network content teams, grade level team, special area teachers, school assistants, operational staff, etc., • Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator, • Required to have prompt, regular attendance and be available to work on-site, during regular business hours and as needed., • Adhere to network parent communication policy/guidelines, • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations., • Attends faculty meetings, teacher training workshops and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence Values that align with the Kindezi model and goals Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset High-academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances. Requirements: • Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States, • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education (2.5+ GPA), • Active Level 4 teacher certification issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission highly preferred, or have reciprocity eligibility, OR, • May adhere to higher education in the subject matter in which you teach (ie. Elementary Education, History, Biology, English, etc.);, • Have evidence of 21+ credit hours in specialized training in the subject(s) taught, such as an academic major or the equivalent in the subject(s);, • Pass or exempt the GACE Program Admissions Assessment; or, • Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ salary schedule, • Work Days: 190 School Staff, • Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt

Job Description Overview A Lead Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a Lead Teacher is responsible to work together with an Assistant Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty. Benefits Teachers are eligible for various employee benefits after completion of a certain number of successful days on the job, including, but not limited to, health, dental and vision insurance--for which a portion the premiums are employer paid, employer paid life insurance, and, in addition, paid vacation and holidays, accrued personal time off, 401K with company match for those who chose to participate, and the opportunity to participate in programs like Aflac and LegalShield. Lead Teacher Responsibilities A Lead Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance Establish positive and effective family relations Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs Maintain professional commitment General Qualifications A Lead Teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National Standards for hiring (see ). Educational Qualifications All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Lead Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities: • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development., • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8., • An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field., • An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8., • A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential., • Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program. FOREIGN DEGREES • All foreign degrees MUST be converted to U.S. credits., • Elementary Education, • Home Economics, • Child Development, • Child Life, • Psychology or Sociology with a minor in Education, • Special Education, • Child Development, • Human Growth and Development, • Educational Psychology, • Child Psychology, • Methods: Age Birth to 8 years, • Children’s Literature, • Developmental Assessment of Young Children, • Measurement and Evaluation, • Nutrition, • Health and Safety, • Child Care Administration, • Student Teaching: Kindergarten;

Job Description We are hiring for lead bilingual teachers ! The ideal candidate is fluent in both Spanish and English, LOVES children, has fantastic classroom management and has worked as a lead teacher at an accredited program for at least 3 years with ages 0-4. Must have a degree in Early Childhood Education and speak Spanish. We cannot provide a work visa for this position. General Description • Responsible for supervision and professional growth of Assistant Teacher. Examples of responsibilities • Teach and care for children in the target language, • Attends to custodial needs of children. (Diaper changing, assisting with toileting, etc.), • Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities., • Assists and interacts with individual children or small groups of children involved in activities., • Assures physical safety of children during program activities, • Trains classroom staff and supervises their teaching methods., • Consults with teachers from other programs., • Consults with parents regarding children’s progress through parent conferences., • Plans and implements one staff training meeting each school year, and attends all staff and parent meetings., • Responsible for orderly room arrangement and playground and classroom environment, to include classroom housekeeping responsibilities.*(Toy sanitation, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning furniture, etc.)., • Distributes weekly or monthly newsletters to the parents., • Prepares and submits all required reports in a timely manner., • Performs other duties as assigned., • Effectively and routinely communicates with parents. Job Requirements and Qualifications • Must meet current Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Lead Teacher Credential requirement, including satisfactory background check, • Active profile in GAPDS with a minimum Career Level 4, Level 5 preferred, • Degree and previous experience in ECE or related field, • Fluent in target language, • Comprehensive knowledge of child development, • Able to handle exposure to bites, scratches, kicks and hitting from children, • Able to lift children of varying weights as needed; greater frequency for infants/toddlers, • Must be available between the hours of 6:30am to 6:30pm

Job Description Summary We are looking for amazing lead teachers! The ideal candidate is bilingual in Spanish and English, has fantastic classroom management, and LOVES children! A degree in Early Childhood is required, with a minimum Career Level 4 on the Georgia PDS. Candidate must be fluent in Spanish and be local to the Atlanta metro area General Description • Responsible for planning and implementing instruction and assessing child growth and development in the classroom in accordance with Bright from the Start, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, NAEYC and the LLIP policies, goals, objectives, mission and values., • Responsible for supervision of Assistant Teacher., • Bilingual Spanish/English Duties We are looking for individuals who are interested in a career with our company and someone that is passionate and dedicated to the job of working with children. We are seeking an experienced and energetic lead teacher. Our staff is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child's needs. You must have a degree in Early Childhood and speak Spanish for this position. Competitive pay depends on experience and credentials. Examples of responsibilities • Facilitate learning opportunities for children in the Spanish Language., • Attends to custodial needs of children. (Diaper changing, assisting with toileting, etc.), • Plans and implements developmentally appropriate lessons and activities., • Makes adaptations in the program and teaching style to meet the needs of individual children with concern for their interests, special needs and talents, and individual style and pace of learning, • Assists and interacts with individual children or small groups of children involved in activities, • Assures physical safety of children during program activities, • Maintains a clean and healthy environment by following sanitation procedures, • Trains classroom staff and supervises their teaching methods, • Consults with teachers from other programs., • Consults with parents regarding children's progress through parent conferences., • Plans and implements one staff training meeting each school year, and attends all staff and parent meetings., • Responsible for orderly room arrangement and classroom environment, to include classroom housekeeping responsibilities.*(Toy sanitation, sweeping floors, cleaning furniture, etc.), • Attends all training as required for professional growth and development both during and outside of normal center operating hours., • Distributes weekly or monthly newsletters to the parents., • Completes individual portfolios on children for future planning and to assess their progress., • Assists with and attends public relations, recruitment and family events sponsored by the school both during and outside normal center hours of operation., • Prepares and submits all required reports in a timely manner., • Treats children with respect and dignity especially in regard to their cultural and socioeconomic background., • Effectively communicates with parents., • Observe and document each child's development in daily reports, portfolios, team meetings, progress reports., • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Job Requirements and Qualifications • Must meet current Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Lead Teacher Credential requirement, • Degree and previous experience in ECE or related field, • Fluent in Spanish, • Comprehensive knowledge of child development, • Ability to work under pressure and noisy conditions and respond to numerous needs at once, • Able to handle exposure to bites, scratches, kicks and hitting from children, • Able to lift children of varying weights as needed; greater frequency for infants/toddlers Nice To Haves Active PDS ready to submit CPR/First Aid Benefits Health insurance 401k Meals Childcare subsidies

Job Description Summary The ideal candidate for the Toddler Assistant Teacher should be a high school graduate, at least 19 years of age, and have experience in an early childhood program working with one and two year olds. CPR and First Aid a plus, other training and background checks will be required upon hire. Candidates should be professionals who embrace working in a highly collaborative environment. St. Martin's believes in life-long learning and offers teachers extraordinary opportunities for professional growth and benefits packages.We offer a wonderfully supportive environment in a program that only has 5 classrooms. Duties Teachers operate the classroom in compliance with all Georgia child care licensing standards. S/He ensures that child care routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with good child development principles. This includes routines related to diapering, hand washing, eating, napping and transitioning between activities. The position also ensures that parents receive adequate information about their child's experiences at the school through daily contacts. The teacher also observes children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional distress, or other special needs and report these signs immediately. • Provide a safe and loving environment for the children in his/her care, • Change diapers as needed, • Soothe children by singing to and cuddling them, • Supervise and engage with toddlers on the floor as they play with age-appropriate toys, • Supervise toddlers at nap time, • Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are kept clean, • Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times, • Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development, • Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs, • Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren), • Enter data into Brightwheel to communicate daily activities with parents Requirements Qualifications • A caring individual who enjoys teaching young children, • Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences, • Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of children alone in a classroom, • Great customer service skills to communicate effectively with parents, • Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations, • Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 50lbs, • Be available for employment and available to work the 9:00am-5:30 pm shift Monday through Friday, • Have dependable transportation, • Ability to pass a background check, • Extended periods of time sitting on the floor, • Ability to work year-round, • Must be able to work well together on a team with other teachers Benefits Full benefits package available to all full time employees (Health, dental and vision insurance, 403B with matching percentage, holidays and PTO, and free choice in daily meals).

Job DescriptionDescription: The Kindezi Teacher develops and delivers high-quality, data-driven differentiated instruction while fostering a positive learning environment. They instruct students in a classroom environment through lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension. Reports to: Assistant Principal Network Support: Chief of Academic Programming PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Instruction • Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material., • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate., • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress., • Administers various types of assessments to monitor student’s comprehension of the material. Administer and/or supports state and local testing processes and policies., • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations., • When in a classroom environment, responsible for daily classroom clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment, • Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch or throughout the school by maintaining order and discipline., • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health., • Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, recording grades, and responding to emails and phone calls from parents, school administrators, and staff in a timely manner., • Collaborates with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic programs following approved curricula., • Coordinates conferences with parents and guardians to review student’s performance, behavior and other issues., • Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another., • Develop and deliver high-quality differentiated instruction in one or more subject areas, • Implement MTSS structures to support all scholars, • Analyze data and develop action plans to constantly improve student achievement through rigorous and meaningful differentiated instruction., • Ensure that all 504 & IEPs are met to support the individual needs of the student., • Maintain a positive learning environment that cultivates both the academic and socio-emotional needs of the students with tier one interventions in place, • Strive to meet network and school-based academic and social-emotional learning goals, • Actively participate in instructional coaching sessions, professional development, and lesson planning clinics, • Be prompt and present daily; eager to participate in parent meetings, and other school functions that require student supervision after hours., • Develop meaningful relationships with students and their families by keeping them informed on education-related issues and school events, • Openly collaborate with ALL staff members: partner teacher, network content teams, grade level team, special area teachers, school assistants, operational staff, etc., • Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator, • Required to have prompt, regular attendance and be available to work on-site, during regular business hours and as needed., • Adhere to network parent communication policy/guidelines, • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations., • Attends faculty meetings, teacher training workshops and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence, • Aligns with the Kindezi mission and core values, • Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students, • Dedicated reflective thinker with a growth mindset, • Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances with high expectationsRequirements:, • Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States, • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education (2.4+ GPA), • Have the ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check and obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate, • Active Level 4 teacher certification issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission highly preferred, or have reciprocity eligibility, OR, • May adhere to ONE of the following alternative credentialing options:, • Hold a Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the subject matter in which you teach (ie. Elementary Education, History, Biology, English, etc.);, • Have evidence of 21+ credit hours in specialized training in the subject(s) taught, such as an academic major or the equivalent in the subject(s);, • Pass or exempt the GACE Program Admissions Assessment; or, • Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ salary scale based on verified degree level and years of experience, • Work Days: 190 School Staff, • Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt