Preschool Teacher Lead (EAC) - Emory Autism Center
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Description
The Lead Preschool Teacher at the Emory Autism Center (EAC) organizes and conducts day-to-day educational activities for children ages 12 months to 5 years of age, to children with and without autism spectrum disorder in an inclusive preschool classroom.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working with the program coordinator, develops appropriate curriculum for the classroom.
- Creates, organizes and provides educational activities and support to promote language, social, and adaptive behavior development.
- Supervises teaching staff in developing and implementing activity, preparation, set-up and clean-up as well as classroom environmental set-up.
- Monitors child activity and behavior within the classroom.
- Ensures compliance with state, university, and practice policies and procedures for all staff.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, special education, behavioral science, or related field preferred and three years of experience working with in early childhood education.
- Must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation and pass a background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.Proven experience in a preschool setting or similar early childhood education environment.
- Experience working with children with autism.
- Strong knowledge of child development principles and age-appropriate teaching strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team of assistant teachers.
- Understanding of various teaching methodologies and the ability to adapt them to meet individual learning needs.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Additional Details
Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.Average salary estimate
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