Preschool Assistant Teacher/Floater

Acquire4Hire; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid leave

Breaks, holidays & weather closings

Professional development

Staff discount

Job summary

Blakemore Children's Center is hiring teachers in Nashville, TN. Join a collaborative team of educators who foster wonder as they teach children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

The role supports professional growth and values experiences with children, input from staff, and ongoing learning within a warm, home-like classroom setting. We offer full-time and part-time positions with a focus on a supportive, teamwork-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma (or equivalent), must be able to pass a background and abuse registry check, and must be eligible to work in the United States.
• A passion for working with young children; a view of children as highly capable, active participants in their own learning, and a commitment to provide them with the best possible care.
• A willingness to get on the level of children, sing silly songs, and be playful
• Ability to get along with others and value their differences, listen well, and resolve conflict in a respectful manner.
• Flexible, able to adapt to diverse situations that may arise.
• Self-motivated--take initiative to fulfill typical responsibilities and help out in other ways as needed.
• Preference will be given to candidates with early childhood professional experience and education, especially in a Reggio-inspired school, but is not required. We are willing to train the right person!

Responsibilities

• Supervise children diligently to ensure safety and care.
• Collaborate with teaching team to create dynamic learning experiences.
• Spend significant time outdoors and in play-based learning environments.

Skills

Patience with children

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Blakemore Children's Center is hiring teachers! Come join our collaborative team of educators who seek out opportunities to spark wonder as they learn along with children ages 6 weeks-5 years old. Are you looking for professional growth in your early childhood teaching journey? We value your experiences with children and your input, and are looking for someone who can combine that experience with a willingness to learn. Blakemore seeks to create collaboration on all levels--between children, educators, parents, and even the classroom environment.

About This Role

About Us

Blakemore Children's Center is hiring teachers! Come join our collaborative team of educators who seek out opportunities to spark wonder as they learn along with children ages 6 weeks-5 years old. Are you looking for professional growth in your early childhood teaching journey? We value your experiences with children and your input, and are looking for someone who can combine that experience with a willingness to learn. Blakemore seeks to create collaboration on all levels--between children, educators, parents, and even the classroom environment.

Job Specifics

• Location: Blakemore Children's Center is located in Nashville's West End adjacent to Elmington Park and right off of 440
• Age of children you’ll be working with: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
• Teaching team: work with a team of 3-4 early childhood educators in a collaborative environment
• Typical schedule: we're hiring full time and part time positions, but afternoon availability is a must!

What You’ll Do

What is a typical day like?

Because we base the experiences we offer children on what they show an interest and passion for, no two days are exactly alike. We have predictable routines in place like meal times and potty, but there is a lot of freedom for educators to collaboratively create dynamic experiences for children. Teachers have a responsibility to diligently supervise children so that they are safe and well cared for. The preschool space is in a house which is used like one classroom, and this contributes to the home-like atmosphere. The Infant/Toddler classroom is spacious and welcoming. We believe that anything that can be done inside can be duplicated outside, so we spend large amounts of time outside on the playground.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma (or equivalent), must be able to pass a background and abuse registry check, and must be eligible to work in the United States.
• A passion for working with young children; a view of children as highly capable, active participants in their own learning, and a commitment to provide them with the best possible care.
• A willingness to get on the level of children, sing silly songs, and be playful
• Ability to get along with others and value their differences, listen well, and resolve conflict in a respectful manner.
• Flexible, able to adapt to diverse situations that may arise.
• Self-motivated--take initiative to fulfill typical responsibilities and help out in other ways as needed.
• Preference will be given to candidates with early childhood professional experience and education, especially in a Reggio-inspired school, but is not required. We are willing to train the right person!

Benefits

Benefits

• Fully paid health insurance for full time employees
• Generous paid time off
• 3-5 weeks paid leave time annually based on typical hours per week
• Paid breaks, paid holidays and paid inclement weather closings!
• Access to high quality professional development opportunities
• Staff discount for childcare