Lead Preschool Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Seymour (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast, lunch and snacks

Dental care

Vision care

Tele-doctor

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Acquire4Hire in Seymour, TN is seeking a full-time Lead Teacher for a 2.5 to 3.5-year-old classroom. You will manage your own classroom, develop a cohesive teaching team with supporting staff, coordinate the curriculum, and oversee day-to-day operations to ensure a safe, engaging learning environment.

Ideal candidates have classroom experience and strong communication skills, with the ability to lead a team and collaborate with families.

Qualifications

• Classroom experience required, 1–3 years preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication with staff, children, and parents.
• Ability to lead a teaching team and supervise assistants or volunteers.
• Must pass a full criminal background check and health screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement curriculum for 2.5–3.5-year-olds.
• Lead and coach classroom teaching staff.
• Plan activities that promote social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain regular communications with parents and conduct conferences.
• Ensure compliance with Tennessee licensing and center policies.
• Uphold hygiene, safety, and security standards.

Skills

Classroom experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Staff coordination

Education

CDA credential

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

About This Role

We are hiring a full-time Lead Teacher for our 2.5 to 3.5-year-old classroom in Seymour, TN. This is a dedicated position where you will manage your own classroom and take responsibility for developing a cohesive teaching team with supporting staff members, coordinating the curriculum, and managing day-to-day operational activities. You will use your deep understanding of early childhood development to ensure a safe, stimulating environment where children are actively engaged, nurtured, and encouraged to succeed.

About This Role

We are hiring a full-time Lead Teacher for our 2.5 to 3.5-year-old classroom in Seymour, TN. This is a dedicated position where you will manage your own classroom and take responsibility for developing a cohesive teaching team with supporting staff members, coordinating the curriculum, and managing day-to-day operational activities. You will use your deep understanding of early childhood development to ensure a safe, stimulating environment where children are actively engaged, nurtured, and encouraged to succeed.

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 to encourage teaching team success through hands-on 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 structured parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and Tennessee state licensing regulations are fully met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment by maintaining appropriate hygiene, cleanliness, safety, and security standards for all children.

Requirements

• Classroom experience is required, with 1 to 3 years of experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills paired with high energy and the ability to work well with staff, children, and parents.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team environment and effectively direct teacher assistants or volunteers.
• Must pass a full criminal background check and clear a comprehensive health screening.
• Ability to physically take frequent walks, kneel, bend, squat, crawl, and handle classroom objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to see up close and at a distance, see colors, and maintain strong peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Ability to talk to and hear voices clearly at varying volume levels.

Nice To Haves

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Associate degree, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Established personal professional development plan focused on continuous quality improvement in early childhood education.
• Previous experience navigating Tennessee state childcare licensing platforms and building high-trust relationships with families.

Benefits

• We will provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks as you work with our students.

There is also an option for dental care, vision care, and tele-doctor.

There are options for tuition assistance for college classes.

Paid Holidays

1 Week Paid vacation awarded at the completion of one ear of employment

1 Hour lunch break