The South Rome Early Learning Center (SRELC), housed in Anna K. Davie Elementary School, is a partnership between Berry College and Rome City Schools. SRELC's mission is to prepare 3-year-old children for successful entry into kindergarten through a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop cognitive skills, foundational development, and social-emotional growth. The curriculum, developed by Berry College teacher education professors, is modeled after Berry's laboratory preschool, in operation for more than four decades. SRELC follows the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards and is licensed with the highest possible rating by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. The center is dedicated to providing learning activities that will allow children to use their senses as they grow and learn. Special emphasis is placed on literacy: helping children learn to listen, speak, and enjoy books and stories.

A lead teacher at the SRELC plans and implements a Pre-K curriculum, as outlined by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start. This individual will work in collaboration with the assistant teacher, the other Pre-K classroom teacher, college students, and the director. The educator will be responsible for the well-being, physical, and emotional health of the children.  The lead teacher is responsible for communicating with families daily.  This is a full-time, 11-month salaried position with benefits

REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field and a minimum of three years of experience working in educational settings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in early childhood education or a related field and a minimum of three years of experience working in educational settings

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Nationally recognized for the quality of learning and life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds. To apply, click here.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring that facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcome. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants should submit the following: a letter of application describing the candidate's interest in this position and commitment to Berry's mission and values; a resume; and names and contact information of three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Specific questions about the position should be sent to Alan Hughes (rhughes@berry.edu), Dean of the Charter School of Education and Human Sciences at Berry College.