Early Childhood - Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Chattanooga is seeking a skilled Teacher responsible for developing a teaching team and managing classroom operations. The successful candidate will coordinate curriculum, ensure a safe and stimulating environment for children, and communicate effectively with parents and staff. Candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in child care, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications. Join this dynamic team to positively impact children's development while ensuring safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care or daycare experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Must have Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and pass health screening.
• Ability to meet health screening and background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum with developmentally appropriate practices.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to engage children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers for compliance with standards.
• Maintain communication with parents via progress reports and conferences.
• Ensure center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain a healthy, safe classroom environment.
• Supervise assistants and volunteers.
• Maintain records and forms.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Child development understanding

Leadership

Background check & health screening

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and 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.

Duties

• 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

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care or daycare experience.
• 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.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Associate’s Degree is a plus.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.