Child Development Center: Infant Lead Teacher

Currey Ingram; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Infants Lead Teacher to join their vibrant Child Development Center. This full-time role emphasizes outdoor education and dynamic enrichment programs, offering a supportive environment with a strong curriculum. Candidates with a passion for early childhood education and experience in classroom management will thrive in this position. Enjoy benefits like medical and dental coverage, PTO, and professional development opportunities, all while making a significant impact on young learners' lives. If you're ready to inspire and nurture the next generation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Benefits

PTO and Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Days

Lunch Provided

Reduced Tuition for Staff Children

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a childcare classroom is required.
• Preference for candidates with early childhood education credentials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily classroom operations and meet children's needs.
• Create lesson plans and assess students' progress.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Communication with Parents

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Brentwood, Tennessee - Brentwood, TN

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Description

The Currey Ingram Academy Child Development Center is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Infants Lead Teacher

The Currey Ingram Child Development Center places an emphasis on outdoor education and offers a dynamic enrichment program that includes gardening, cooking, foreign language, music, and movement. Teachers are provided with the Frog Street curriculum and are supported with a mentor.

Preference is given to candidates who have experience working with these specific age groups as well as early childhood education credentials, or their equivalent. General staff responsibilities include overseeing the daily operation of the classroom and working with the other teachers to meet the developmental, physical, and emotional needs of the children. Teachers are expected to manage the classroom with positive behavioral expectations.

If you are interested, please apply on our website:https://www.curreyingram.org/about/careers

Qualifications

Lead teacher requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in childcare classroom.

Lead teacher preferences: Bachelor’s degree, particularly in the areas of early childhood education, child development, or social work.

Lead teacher responsibilities include creating lesson plans, assessing students, communicating with parents, and writing weekly newsletters.

Start Date: 8/1/2025

Rate: $19-22/hr starting pay, full-time

Benefits Include:

Medical and dental benefits

PTO and Vacation days

Paid holidays (Thanksgiving, Week between Christmas and New Year, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day)

Two paid professional development days

Monthly paid professional development opportunities

Lunch provided

Reduced tuition for staff children