Our private preschool is seeking a dedicated and passionate Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young children in a group care setting and have a genuine love for working with young children.
Get everything you need to give children everything they need.
Our Balanced Learning® approach was developed with early learning experts. It provides clear daily plans so you can focus your time in the classroom on forming connections with the children—and spend your time outside of school focused on yourself.
Classrooms come fully stocked with everything you need, and our supportive Leadership Team works every day to create a safe, healthy environment and a culture where all children and team members can thrive.
Enjoy the many benefits of working at Primrose School of Nolensville:
- Competitive compensation
- 16-25 paid days off each year (after 90-day probationary period and based on tenure)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Curriculum and lesson plans DONE for you
- All resources and supplies provided
- Paid professional development
- We pay for your CDA through a proprietary, accredited curriculum so you can advance your career here!
- Classroom consistency bonus for teachers
- Recruiting referral bonus program
- Attendance bonus program
- Childcare discount
Key Responsibilities (but are not limited to):
- Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child.
- Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more.
- Work with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research-informed Balanced Learning® curriculum.
- Maintain a well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children
- Manage classroom schedule throughout the day ensuring premium care, including feeding, diapering, napping, etc.
- Foster social, emotional, and cognitive development through play and structured activities
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's progress
- Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them.
Requirements:
- Positive attitude and friendly demeanor
- Ability to think on your feet and jump in to help wherever needed
- Passion to care for, motivate and uplift young lives
- Previous experience in a group care setting working with children under age 6 preferred
- Knowledge of toddler care, infant care, and classroom management techniques
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field of study preferred
- Child CPR and First Aid certification preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and work well in a team
- Ability to have a flexible schedule between the hours of 7 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday
- Physically be able to bend up and down continuously throughout the day while caring for young children
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Meet all requirements from state and local regulatory agencies, including passing a required background check
This position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young children while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Together we can build a brighter future for all children.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience teaching do you have with Preschool (3 yr olds) or Pre-Kindergarten (4/5 yr olds) children in a childcare center environment?
- If you were to accept a position, are you looking for childcare for a family member? If so, please provide the age. This will help us check availability in a classroom in advance.
Work Location: In person
