Early Childhood Teacher- Bennett Rd

Acquire4Hire; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire seeks a dedicated preschool lead teacher at our Chattanooga, TN learning center. You will design engaging daily activities, supervise classroom staff, and ensure a safe, nurturing environment for young children.

Responsibilities include implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, maintaining clear parent communication, and upholding health, safety, and center policies while supporting a collaborative teaching team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care 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 a full background check and must pass a health screening.
• Ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead engaging daily learning activities
• 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.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Child development knowledge

Leadership

CPR and First Aid certification

Health and safety awareness

Education

Degree or CDA in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

About This Role

Join our dedicated team at the Bennett Rd location in Chattanooga, TN, where you will provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for young children.

What You'll Do

• Design and lead engaging daily learning activities


• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in the classroom


• Communicate effectively with parents regarding daily progress

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

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care 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 a full background check and must pass a health screening.


• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in Early Childhood Education


• Active CPR and First Aid certification