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DECAL Job Postings:

 Job NumberJob TitleDate PostedDate Deadline
1 EDP031
Pre-K Specialist-NW
06/17/202507/01/2025
2 GST061
Legal Intern
06/16/202507/05/2025
3 GST061
Research & Policy Data Analyst Intern
06/16/202507/05/2025
4 GST061
Career Opportunity- Community Partnership & 2 Gen Outreach Intern
06/16/202507/05/2025
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Employment - Hiring Process

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace DECAL employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. All persons hired by the DECAL are required to verify identity and employment eligibility. DECAL is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program, commonly known as E-verify, and uses this program to verify the employment eligibility of all employees.

DECAL Federally-Issued User ID#: 46428
Date of Authorization: 07/02/2007

DECAL posts job opportunities on DECAL website, Team Georgia Careers, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and some College boards. If you feel you qualify for a position after viewing the list of current job opportunities, you must apply before the deadline listed on the job posting. A job posting may be subject to being closed at any time without notice.

Due to the volume of resumes received by this office, information concerning application or interview status cannot be provided in writing, over the phone or in person. Only those qualified candidates who are selected for an interview shall receive notification upon the filling of this vacancy. All applicants who submit a complete application package will be considered but may not necessarily receive notification or an interview. The recruitment process could take 30 to 90 days to source and hire a candidate.

A background check will be completed upon hire, which may consist of any of the following: criminal history, credit history, employment history, educational records, IRS records and driving records.

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Speech or hearing impaired applicants with access to TDD equipment may use the statewide TDD Relay Service by calling 1-800-255-0056.

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DECAL offers flexible work schedules (at supervisory discretion) to balance work/life. By being a part of the DECAL Team, you can maintain your physical & social well-being through our numerous physical activities offered through the Wellness Committee, convenient location to Atlanta's best parks and greenspace, and the family like culture which fosters healthy relationships.

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Eligible state employees receive 10 hours of sick leave and 10 hours and annual leave per month, and 13 paid holidays each year. The State of Georgia offers a competitive retirement program with the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS), which includes a 401 (k) plan with an employer match. For more information click here.

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