Early Childhood DC - Teacher

Bright Beginnings Child Care Center, LLC; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation time

Child Care Discount

Job summary

Bright Beginnings Child Care Center, LLC in Athens, TN is seeking a dedicated Teacher to guide a classroom and support child development in a safe, engaging environment.

You will lead activities, communicate with parents, supervise assistants, maintain records, and ensure compliance with center policies and state regulations. A high school diploma and background check required; CPR/First Aid is a plus. This full-time role follows a Monday–Friday schedule with holidays and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed child development facility.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with basic computer skills.
• Ability to work with staff, children, and parents as a team.
• Understanding of child development and safety standards.
• Leadership and organizational abilities.
• Background check clearance and health screening.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum with developmentally appropriate activities.
• Lead by example and coach teaching team to promote classroom success.
• Plan activities to support social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain communication with parents through discussions and conferences.
• Ensure compliance with center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and security in the classroom.
• Supervise assistants and volunteers and monitor activities.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Child development knowledge

High energy

Leadership & supervision

Record keeping

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Teacher is responsible for managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. This a Monday - Friday Schedule. Paid holidays, insurance and vacation

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Experience working with children in a licensed child development facility
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Must have High School Diploma/GED

Nice To Have

Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification

• Health Insurance
• Child Care Discount
• Vacation time

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent