Early Childhood - Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a dedicated early childhood education professional to develop curriculum and lesson plans for two-year-olds. You will collaborate with the classroom team to foster a cohesive learning environment and partner with parents to share progress and address concerns.

You will lead activities, maintain records, and ensure high standards of safety and state compliance while supporting continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others and foster a team environment.
• Solid understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and health screening.
• Associate’s Degree in ECE with minimum 30 ECE credits.
• Ability to do frequent walks and varied movements; kneel, bend or crawl as needed.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum with developmentally appropriate activities.
• Lead by example; model and coach the teaching team.
• Plan individual and group activities to support social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain regular communication with parents through discussions and conferences.
• Ensure center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain a healthy classroom environment with hygiene and safety standards.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers to follow planned activities.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Engage in ongoing professional development for quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Child development knowledge

CPR and First Aid certification

Background check clearance

Physical stamina

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with 30 ECE credits

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

About This RoleDevelop curriculum and lesson plans that nurture the social, emotional, and cognitive growth of two-year-old children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment that sparks curiosity and encourages exploration. Work collaboratively with the classroom team to foster a cohesive and supportive learning environment, and effectively communicate with parents and caregivers to address concerns, share progress, and build a strong partnership.

About This RoleDevelop curriculum and lesson plans that nurture the social, emotional, and cognitive growth of two-year-old children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment that sparks curiosity and encourages exploration. Work collaboratively with the classroom team to foster a cohesive and supportive learning environment, and effectively communicate with parents and caregivers to address concerns, share progress, and build a strong partnership.
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

• 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 in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• 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.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.