Child care Educator

The Goddard School; Nashville (TN); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

The Goddard School in Nashville is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team. You will create a nurturing, play-based environment that supports social, emotional, and cognitive development for young children, delivering engaging activities and ensuring the safety and well-being of each student.

You will collaborate with staff, communicate with families, and implement age-appropriate lessons.

Formación

• High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in preschool teaching or child care settings is desirable.
• Strong understanding of childhood development principles and practices.
• Excellent classroom management skills for an orderly learning environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff.
• Knowledge of child welfare practices to ensure safety in learning.
• Ability to provide individualized support to children as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans across language, math, science, and physical education.
• Manage classroom activities to create a positive learning environment.
• Assess and monitor children's progress through standardized testing and informal evaluations.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding development and activities.
• Provide care for toddlers, ensuring safety and well-being throughout the day.
• Incorporate play-based methods to foster a love for learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the educational experience.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom that promotes exploration.

Conocimientos

Preschool experience

Child development

Classroom management

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Educación

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team. At The Goddard School of Nashville Yards, we believe in creating an inspired early learning environment where children experience JOY as they explore and discover the world around them. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive development. This role involves engaging with children through play-based learning, implementing educational activities, and ensuring the overall welfare of each child in the classroom.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Duties

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote learning in various domains including language, math, science, and physical education.
• Manage classroom activities effectively to create a positive learning environment.
• Assess and monitor children's progress through standardized testing and informal evaluations.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's development and classroom activities.
• Provide care for toddlers, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the school day.
• Foster a love for learning by incorporating play-based methods into daily routines.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the educational experience for all students.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom that promotes exploration and creativity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required (Associate’s/Bachelor's degree or above preferred)
• Experience in preschool teaching or child care settings is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of childhood development principles and practices.
• Excellent classroom management skills to maintain an orderly environment conducive to learning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff members.
• Knowledge of child welfare practices to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Skills in providing individualized support to children as needed.

  What We Offer:

  • Salary: $18.00+ per hour (based on experience)
  • Veteran teachers with early childhood experience may qualify for higher pay tiers.
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Three weeks off paid per year + paid holidays
  • Referral Program
  • 8 -hour shift
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Industry leading health and safety protocols
  • Staff childcare discount
  • Consistent observation, feedback, and support for teacher development
  • Professional development
  • 30+ years of The Goddard School’s industry leading systems and expertise
  • State of the art secure entry and parent communication technologies
  • Career advancement opportunities with our ownership group's Goddard campuses throughout the Nashville area.

  Job Type: Full-time

  Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

  Expected hours: 40 per week

  Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

  Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

  Ability to Commute:

  • Nashville, TN 37203 (Required)

  Work Location:

  In person

  Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.