This position is located at the South Rome Early Learning Center at the Anna K. Davie Elementary School in the Rome City Schools

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: Charter School of Education and Human Sciences

ABOUT THE SOUTH ROME EARLY LEARNING CENTER

The South Rome Early Learning Center (SRELC), housed in Anna K. Davie Elementary School, is a Berry College lab school in partnership with Rome City Schools. SRELC's mission is to prepare 3-year-old children for successful entry into kindergarten through a comprehensive curriculum that develops cognitive skills, foundational development, and social-emotional growth. 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 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 on a daily basis. 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 Requirements

Master's degree or Georgia teacher certification 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 located 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 that our founder instilled more than a century ago:

"We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities. By combining academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experience and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need. Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the well-being of our neighbors."

Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's 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.

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 personal identity characteristics 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 accommodation are welcome. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should visit our employment website to submit a complete application that includes: (1) a cover letter, (2) a resume, (3) copies of all transcripts, (4) names and contact information for three references, and (5) a statement of teaching philosophy. 

START DATE: September 28, 2026

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Persons applying for employment with Berry College will be required to submit to a full background check.