Pre-School Teacher

Kid City Drop In Center and Resort; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kid City Drop In Center and Resort in Memphis, Tennessee is looking for a dedicated Pre-school Teacher to oversee young toddlers and create engaging learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and at least two years of relevant experience.

The role involves planning lesson plans, supervising classroom activities, and maintaining an inviting educational environment. Essential qualifications include First Aid & CPR certification and a degree in Early Childhood or related fields. Join us to help nurture young minds!

Qualifications

• Four years documented experience or degree in Early Childhood or Child Development preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in child care, early childhood, child development or related, required.
• Infant/Child First Aid & CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a young toddler class.
• Plan and implement approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
• Provide an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity.

Skills

Child care experience

Early Childhood Education

First Aid & CPR

Education

Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development

Two years of experience in related field

Job description

Kid City is playcare at its best. It’s a unique play space where kids get to explore, interact and have fun while parents get that much needed time without the kids. Our safe, clean, modern and captivating play space is designed to stimulate growing minds and nurture growing bodies. We promise parents that they will pick up happy kids!

Job Description

Pre-school Teacher Needed

Shift: 8:00AM-4:00PM

Job Description:

Kid City Pre-school Teachers are expected to have a passion for working with children, engaging children in exciting activities, and celebrating the accomplishments of each child they teach. We expect our team members to be enthusiastic and flexible in meeting the changing needs of our school.

Our Staff Members Are:

• Required to become certified in First Aid and CPR
• Required to be screened and enrolled in the Tennessee Criminal Background Registry
• Required to attend ongoing staff development and skill‑building workshops

Qualifications:

• Four years documented experience or degree in Early Childhood or Child Development preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in child care, early childhood, child development or related, required.
• Infant/Child First Aid & CPR certification required. The company will cover expenses for this training, if needed for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a young toddler class.
• Plan with the Director and implement the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using the Kid City curriculum outlines and materials.
• Provide an attractive, well‑kept classroom that encourages creativity.
• Accept responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common areas and playgrounds.
• Provide the children with verbal praise and acceptance while setting clear and consistent expectations for behavior.
• Assist with and coordinate snack times.
• Assist with and coordinate meals.
• Assist with and coordinate naptime.
• Assist with and coordinate bathroom activities.
• Prepare FunPlans (fun‑based lesson plans) for the children on a daily basis.
• Prepare creative activities that the children can participate in.
• Prepare games and other indoor activities the children can engage in.
• Monitor and assess the children’s progress and development on an ongoing basis.
• Prepare reports on the children’s development.
• Discuss the children’s progress with other teachers and parents.
• Establish routines and disciplinary procedures.
• Promote early education and literacy.
• Teach children proper hygiene.
• Attend to the basic needs of the children such as dressing and feeding.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Label and organize learning materials.
• Select, store and issue classroom supplies, equipment and materials.

Qualifications

1. Four years documented experience or degree in Early Childhood or Child Development preferred.

2. Minimum two years of experience in child care, early childhood, child development or related is required.

3. Infant/Child First Aid & CPR certification required. The company will cover expenses for this training, if needed, for the right candidate.