Lead Teacher Preschool Ages 2-5

Child Care Resources Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Reduced fees for your children

Job summary

Crievewood United Methodist Child Care is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to nurture and guide developmental and learning experiences for preschoolers (ages 3-5). The role emphasizes planning daily activities, adhering to DHS guidelines, and fostering positive relationships with families.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to obtain DHS annual training hours, and a background check.

Qualifications

• Experience with preschool age children (3-5 years).
• Must maintain DHS required annual training hours.
• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required.
• Must have or obtain Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and execute age-appropriate daily learning activities.
• Fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the Tennessee Department of Human Resources.
• Communicate effectively with families on a daily basis.
• Provide safe and developmentally appropriate educational programs.
• Adapt daily routines to meet the needs and goals of the children.
• Be a team player and collaborate with other preschool teachers.

Skills

Preschool experience

Plan and implement activities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Background check completed

Job description

Crievewood United Methodist Child Care, a year-round child care program, seeks an experienced early childhood educator to nurture and guide the developmental and learning experiences of young children.Especially candidates who have experience with preschool age children are encouraged to apply.

Approximately 35 to 40 hours per week, paid time off, reduced fees for your children.

What You'll Do

Plan, organize and execute age appropriate daily learning activities

Fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the Tennessee Department of Human Resources.

Communicate effectively with families on a daily basis.

Provide safe and developmentally appropriate educational programs.

Adapt daily routines to meet the needs and goals of the children in the class.

Team player who enjoys collaborating with other preschool teachers.

Enjoy the children and foster positive relationships with families.

Requirements

Maintain DHS required annual training hours (center assists in coordination of training)

Must be 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or equivalent

Background check required

Must have or be able to obtain Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification.

Experience working with young children, specifically 3- 5 year olds

Nice To Have

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Early childhood education degree, CDA, or TECTA certification

• Hourly Pay negotiable and dependent on experience and education

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent