About This Role
Candidates must have experience in teaching and managing an early childhood classroom.
Our teachers must also have the ability to communicate well with parents and function as a team member with our staff.
This position requires a highly mobile person with lots of energy who is detail oriented and an efficient multi-tasker.
We are looking for someone that will enjoy coming to work to play with children, develop lesson plans that inspire, be a good role model to our children and work well with staff.
What You'll Do
A teacher is responsible for caring for children, educating and developing young minds, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. The duties include:
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Enjoy playing with and teaching children.
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Manage needs of children in the classroom.
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Develop inspirational lesson plans that follow our center’s curriculum and TN-ELDs guidelines.
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Create an environment that invites children to learn every day.
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Ensure all center policies and state regulations are followed and in compliance.
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Maintain frequent communications with parents, staff, and supervisors.
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Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
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Maintain a clean and safe classroom.
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Maintain current required training.
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Other duties as needed - cleaning, maintenance, etc.
Requirements
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Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
- Working knowledge of DHS licensing rules and regulations.
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Minimum of 1 year of professional early childhood teaching experience.
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Excellent planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
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Familiar with TN DHS child care licensing rules and regulations.
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Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer/technical product (tablets) skills.
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High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
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A strong understanding of child development.
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Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Nice To Haves
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CDA or higher degree in Early Childhood Education
Benefits
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Competitive Weekly Pay - direct deposits
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9 paid holidays
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8 PTO days/year
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Monday - Friday
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Paid training
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Continuing Education Support and Coaching
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Employee child care discount
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Enjoyable work environment
