Early Childhood Educator (Ages 0-5)

🌟 Make an Impact Every Day! Join the Team at Kids 'R' Kids Mableton!

• 📍 Location: Mableton, GA
• 👩‍🏫 Positions Available: Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers & Support Staff (All Age Groups)
• ⏰ Employment Type: Full-Time
• ❤️ Our Motto: Hug First, Then Teach®

At Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Mableton, we believe education begins with meaningful relationships, engaging experiences, and an environment where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired.

For more than 20 years, we've proudly served the Mableton community, providing a nurturing environment and a strong educational foundation. We don't simply care for children—we build confidence, encourage curiosity, develop essential skills, and prepare young learners for future success.

We're seeking caring, dependable individuals ready to make a difference and grow with our team.

🎁 Why You'll Love Working With Us

We believe exceptional teachers deserve an exceptional workplace. We're committed to creating an environment where our team feels appreciated, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Childcare Benefits: Generous tuition discounts for your own family.

Professional Growth: Paid training, on-site mentoring, and ongoing professional development.

State-of-the-Art Facility: Modern classrooms, expansive outdoor spaces, low teacher-to-student ratios, and premium educational resources.

Supportive Leadership: An involved, on-site owner and dedicated administrative team who listen, guide, and advocate for teachers.

Positive Team Culture: A welcoming, collaborative, and inclusive environment where everyone's contributions matter.

🎨 Lead Teachers | Classroom Leaders & Educational Influencers

Our Lead Teachers bring our educational philosophy and curriculum to life. We seek educators who understand that teaching goes beyond supervision—it's about creating meaningful learning experiences, encouraging exploration, and helping children reach their full potential.

Responsibilities Include:

Implement our established, age-appropriate curriculum and prepared lesson plans through engaging, purposeful learning experiences.

Bring lessons to life through interactive instruction, hands-on activities, and meaningful classroom engagement.

Support early literacy, language development, mathematics, science, creative arts, music, movement, and foundational academic skills.

Encourage school readiness through letter recognition, vocabulary, early writing, number recognition, counting, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Incorporate purposeful play and creative exploration to reinforce curriculum concepts.

Observe children's progress, recognize developmental milestones, and provide individualized support.

Create structured, stimulating classrooms that promote independence, confidence, curiosity, and positive behavior.

Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and academic development.

Build strong family relationships through consistent communication and daily updates.

Guide and mentor Assistant Teachers while maintaining a collaborative classroom.

Maintain classroom organization, follow curriculum expectations, and comply with Georgia DECAL licensing requirements.

💛 Assistant Teachers | The Heart & Energy of the Classroom

Assistant Teachers help create a fun, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. Working alongside Lead Teachers, you'll support daily instruction and ensure every child feels seen, encouraged, and valued.

Responsibilities Include:

Partner with Lead Teachers to implement daily lesson plans and activities.

Assist with early literacy, math, science, arts and crafts, music, sensory activities, and hands-on learning.

Encourage children's participation, curiosity, independence, and social development.

Guide children through story time, creative projects, group activities, outdoor play, and daily routines.

Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and engaging classroom.

Support individual needs and developmental progress.

Build positive connections and foster a loving classroom atmosphere.

🌟 Support Staff | All-Star Team Players

Our Support Staff keep the academy running smoothly by providing essential classroom and operational assistance.

Responsibilities Include:

Provide floating support and classroom coverage across all age groups.

Assist with transitions, outdoor play, meals, and daily routines.

Prepare classroom materials, learning activities, and educational resources.

Support classroom organization, cleanliness, and daily needs.

Assist with special activities and operational responsibilities.

Bring flexibility, dependability, positive energy, and a team-first attitude.

📚 What You'll Experience Each Day: Learning, Discovery & Development!

Every day brings opportunities for children to explore, develop skills, and grow academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and creatively.

As part of our team, you'll help bring learning to life through:

Curriculum-Based Learning: Implementing our established curriculum and prepared lesson plans through purposeful instruction and age-appropriate experiences.

Early Literacy & Language Development: Encouraging a love of reading through storytelling, vocabulary, letter recognition, phonological awareness, conversations, and early writing.

Math, Science & Discovery: Introducing counting, numbers, shapes, patterns, measurement, observation, and problem-solving through hands-on exploration.

Creative Arts & Expression: Encouraging imagination through painting, drawing, music, movement, dramatic play, building, and interactive projects.

Social & Emotional Growth: Developing confidence, independence, self-regulation, cooperation, communication, and positive relationships.

School Readiness: Building essential academic and life skills for future educational milestones.

Learning Through Play: Incorporating purposeful play, sensory exploration, outdoor activities, and interactive experiences.

Individual Growth & Development: Recognizing strengths, observing progress, and encouraging children as they reach new milestones.

Family Partnerships: Building meaningful relationships with parents through consistent communication and collaboration.

Every lesson, every interaction, and every milestone matters!

🎯 Qualifications & Requirements

We're looking for dependable, enthusiastic individuals passionate about children and committed to creating a positive educational environment.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older.

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Ability to complete required background checks and obtain applicable GaPDS/DECAL clearance.

Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift as required, and actively engage with children throughout the day.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points!):

Active CDA, TCC, or degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

Previous experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or educational setting.

Current First Aid / CPR Certification.

Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Warm, patient, compassionate, and professional demeanor.

Genuine interest in children's education, growth, and development.

❤️ Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?

For more than 20 years, we've supported families and helped young learners build a foundation for a bright future. Now we're looking for passionate individuals to join our mission!

If you're ready to bring your energy, creativity, and dedication to a team that values you, we want to meet you!

📩 APPLY TODAY!

Submit your resume and take the next step toward joining the Kids 'R' Kids Mableton family!

Come grow with us, make a difference, and help shape the future—one little learner at a time!

• Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Mableton
• Hug First, Then Teach® ❤️