Lead Preschool Teacher - 2 year olds

Acquire4Hire LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay based on experience

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Reduced fees for children of employees

Job summary

Crievewood UMC Child Care Center in Nashville is seeking a caring and energetic team member to join our 40+ year old program. The role runs about 35–40 hours per week with preference for candidates with early childhood education experience, a degree, CDA, or TECTA certification.

Small classes, two teachers in the room most of the day, and a strong focus on development and family engagement. Responsibilities include planning activities, guiding daily routines, communicating progress to families,

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required and immunizations up to date.
• Experience with young children and knowledge of educational techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute age-appropriate daily learning activities.
• Engage in daily learning activities with attention to age-appropriateness.
• Communicate daily with families about child development and progress.
• Adapt routines to meet needs and goals of the children.
• Collaborate with preschool teachers and interact with staff and administration.
• Encourage creative thinking and learning without screen time.

Skills

Effective communication

Patience with children

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Early childhood education degree / CDA / TECTA

Job description

About This Role

Crievewood UMC Child Care Center is looking for an enthusiastic, toddler loving team member to join our 40+ year established program! Position requires approximately 35 to 40 hours per week, with early childhood education/experience highly preferred. Candidates with early childhood education degree, CDA or TECTA certification move to the top of the candidate list. Small class size with two teachers in the room for much of the day.

What You'll Do

• Plan, organize and execute age-appropriate daily learning activities.
• Engage in the daily learning activities, being mindful of age-appropriateness, educational merit, and fun.
• Communicate effectively with families on a daily basis regarding child development and progress.
• Adapt daily routines to meet the needs and goals of the children in the class.
• Collaborate with other preschool teachers, and enjoy interaction with teachers and administration.
• Encourage creative thinking and learning without screen time.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a background check.
• Up to date immunizations.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of educational techniques and methods for teaching young children.
• Patient and supportive to learning process, particularly potty training.
• Enthusiastic and encouraging.
• Ability to stand and move around, sit on the floor for long hours while teaching.
• Excellent communication skills with both children and adults.
• Prior experience working in child care, particularly with young children.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with young children, specifically toddlers to 3 year olds.
• Early childhood education degree, CDA, or TECTA certification

Benefits

• Hourly Pay: Based on prior experience and level of education.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• Reduced fees for children of employees.