Top 712 Early childhood education Jobs in Tennessee

Area Manager- Nashville
The Gardner School —Nashville, TN
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
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Infant and Toddler Instructional Coach
St. Mary Villa CDC —Nashville, TN
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
Educator Apprentice, Intermediate Educator, OR Educator - Early Learning Center - UTK
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- $39 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Laboratory
- Classroom
Educator Apprentice, Intermediate Educator, OR Educator - Early Learning Center - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- $39 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Laboratory
- Classroom
Supervisor, Grades K-2 Programs
Omni Mgmt Group, LLC DBA Stellar Virtual —Tennessee
- Full-time
- Remote
- School experience
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Early Childhood Evaluator
Siskin Children's Institute —Johnson City, TN
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
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Early Childhood Area Manager
The Learning Experience - Germantown, TN —Memphis, TN
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Education)
Davidson Academy —Nashville, TN
- Classroom
- Preschool
- 21 years or older
- Paid time off
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CCRR Early Language & Literacy Coach - Central Region
Signal Centers —Nashville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton County Department Of Education —Chattanooga, TN
- From $50,000 a year
- School experience
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
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Preschool Lead Teacher (Early Childhood Education)
Davidson Academy —Nashville, TN
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Paid time off
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Kindergarten Teacher
Rutherford County Schools —Murfreesboro, TN
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with children
- Entry level
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2026-27 Kindergarten Teacher
Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools —Memphis, TN
- $50,000 - $76,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Teaching Certification
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Child Life Specialist PRN Days
East Tennessee Children's Hospital —Knoxville, TN
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Outpatient experience
- Clinic
Metro Action Commission Early Head Start Teacher
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- $50,315.20 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid holidays
Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Educator
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Inventory management
Site Director
City of Chattanooga, TN —Chattanooga, TN
- $29 - $31 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
15h
CCRR Developmental Support Coach
Signal Centers —Johnson City, TN
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Director at Green Hills KinderCare
KinderCare Education —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
CCRR Early Childhood Quality Coach-ShelbyCCRR
Signal Centers —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Area Manager- Nashville

The Gardner School -
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $90,000 a year
8 days ago

Qualifications

School experience
Early childhood education center experience
Team leadership
Expense management
Coaching
Bachelor's degree
Data interpretation
Enrollment management
Financial performance measurement
Educational compliance and regulation understanding
Practicing budget management in an educational setting
Business operations
School staff supervision

Full Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Title: Area Manager

Location: Nashville Area

Travel: approximately 50–75% travel throughout the assigned area, including occasional overnight travel
Reports To: Regional Director

Position Summary

The Area Manager oversees the operations and performance of multiple The Gardner School locations within an assigned area. This role leads and supports Executive School Directors to ensure each school fulfills The Gardner School Promise to provide a community that is safe, purposeful, and enriching.

The Area Manager is accountable for operational excellence, educational quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, enrollment, family experience, and team-member engagement across assigned schools.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 – $90,000 per year, which represents what The Gardner School reasonably expects to pay for this role based on the position location, experience, education, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Actual compensation may vary depending on these factors and geographic market conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Development

Recruit, onboard, lead, coach, and develop Executive School Directors.
Establish clear expectations, evaluate performance, and provide ongoing feedback and support.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable culture aligned with The Gardner School Values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference.
Conduct regular school visits to assess results, reinforce expectations, and support school leadership teams.

Operational and Educational Excellence

Ensure consistent execution of company programs, policies, processes, and operational standards.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and licensing requirements.
Identify operational risks or performance gaps and develop appropriate action plans with school leadership.
Ensure academic programming supports children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth and meets applicable quality, certification, and accreditation standards.
Support the successful opening, transition, and stabilization of schools within the assigned area.

Financial and Enrollment Performance

Develop and manage school and area budgets in partnership with Executive School Directors and the Regional Director.
Analyze financial and operational results and implement strategies to achieve revenue, profitability, and expense targets.
Coach school leaders on staffing models, scheduling, productivity, and proactive labor management.
Oversee enrollment, occupancy, and retention strategies, partnering with Marketing and school leadership as appropriate.

Family and Community Experience

Ensure schools consistently deliver a high-quality experience for children and families.
Support the timely and professional resolution of escalated family or community concerns.
Promote and model The Gardner School Vision, Promise, and Values within the schools and surrounding communities.

Strategic Partnership and Growth

Partner with the Regional Director to develop and execute plans for the assigned area.
Collaborate with organizational leaders to identify and support growth opportunities.
Remain informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices affecting school operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience within early childhood education.
Experience leading multiple locations, schools, or operational teams.
Strong knowledge of early childhood education regulations and licensing requirements.
Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, labor management, enrollment, and performance accountability.
Strong leadership, coaching, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze data, establish priorities, and translate organizational goals into action.
Ability to meet applicable state-specific director qualification requirements.
Experience developing multi-site leaders, supporting school openings or transitions, and working with NAEYC standards or accreditation processes, preferred

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position works across multiple early childhood education and remote-work environments. The role requires regularly moving throughout school facilities, using a computer and other technology, and communicating in person and through telephone and virtual platforms. The position may occasionally require bending, reaching, kneeling, using stairs, and lifting or carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds. The environment may include moderate noise, frequent interruptions, and conditions commonly present in early childhood education settings.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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Area Manager- Nashville

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