Infant & Toddler Early Education Teacher (Head Start)

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Background checks

Drug testing

Full-time position with benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Metropolitan Action Commission seeks an Early Head Start Teacher to plan and implement learning experiences supporting school readiness. The role emphasizes a warm, trauma-informed approach and strong family engagement, aligned with MAC values.

You will work with toddlers and infants, using developmentally appropriate activities and collaborating with families and staff to monitor progress and ensure safety and learning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Infant Toddler CDA credential or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Official college transcripts required.
• Candidates with accreditations earned abroad encouraged to apply.
• Background checks and random drug tests are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans based on an approved curriculum.
• Provide age-appropriate learning experiences across developmental domains.
• Adapt lesson plans for individual learning needs including disabilities.
• Complete developmental screeners within required timelines.
• Conduct ongoing observations and assessments and use data to individualize instruction.
• Maintain an engaging, inclusive classroom environment and supervise students.
• Build relationships with families and communicate through conferences, notes, calls, and meetings.

Education

High School Diploma

Infant Toddler CDA credential

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Metropolitan Action Commission seeks an Early Head Start Teacher to plan and implement learning experiences supporting school readiness. The role emphasizes a warm, trauma-informed approach and strong family engagement, aligned with MAC values.

You will work with toddlers and infants, using developmentally appropriate activities and collaborating with families and staff to monitor progress and ensure safety and learning.