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POSITION OVERVIEW:
As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational and social development of young children aged 12 months to 4 years with andwithout Autism. Your primary responsibility is to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that promotes cognitive, emotional, physical, andsocial growth. You will be responsible for implementing the Frogstreet curriculum, facilitating learning activities, and providing guidance to assistant teachers andstudents alike.

JOB 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.
• 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.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with 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 (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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