Preschool Teacher - Floater

Davidson Academy; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from first month

Staff tuition discounts

Onsite dining with teacher discount

Job summary

Davidson Academy in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Floater Teacher for our brand-new preschool. Join a caring team, with spacious classrooms, new playgrounds, and staff amenities. The role supports classroom teachers and guides the physical, mental, and emotional development of children from 9:30 to 5:30.

We offer PTO starting in the first month, tuition discounts for staff families, and on-site dining with a teacher discount. A warm, faith-friendly learning environment awaits your contribution.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Experience with early childhood education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing, safe, and respectful environment for children.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities and curriculum.
• Observe and assess children’s development.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed and classrooms remain organized.
• Collaborate with a team of teachers to deliver quality learning.
• Integrate faith into the curriculum where appropriate.
• Prepare engaging lessons and maintain classroom displays.
• Meet assigned classes at the designated locations and times.

Skills

Child care

Curriculum development

Observation

Behavior management

Parent communication

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Job description

Description

Join our dedicated and compassionate team at Davidson Academy's brand new preschool. Spacious new classrooms with excellent teacher/student ratios, brand new indoor and outdoor playgrounds, teacher workroom, staff lounges, and onsite security. PTO begins first month of employment. Tuition discounts for families of all staff at the preschool and K-12 Academy. On site dining option with teacher discount.

The Floater teacher will be responsible for providing a nurturing and safe setting for children at the preschool. This position will provide support for the teachers in their assigned classroom. This position will provide guidance to support the physical, mental, and emotional development of the children, and create a positive learning environment. The hours for this position are 9:30-5:30.

Floater Teacher Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide an environment that is safe, positive, nurturing, and respectful of the children
• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities and curriculum
• Observe and assess the development of the children
• Develop and implement behavior management strategies
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences
• Maintain proper records, including documenting observations and milestones
• Ensure all safety regulations are followed
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom
• Model appropriate behaviors for children
• Work with a team of teachers to ensure a cohesive and quality learning environment
• The following duties are normal for this position but are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Identifies and adopts the most effective, active, creative teaching approaches for all students in line with current best practice and the ethos of Davidson Academy.
• Understands the curriculum, designs effective lesson plans, and use powerful instructional strategies to help students master the required content.
• Works with other members of the faculty to apply consistent standards in the following: curriculum planning and delivery; formative and summative assessment through classwork, homework, and formal examination; standardization and moderation.
• Displays a strong commitment to integrating faith in to the curriculum.
• Creates a stimulating learning environment, including displays of student work.
• Establishes classroom rules and ensures all students understand and follow them.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for all classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation.
• Establishes clear outcomes for all lessons, class work, and projects. These outcomes are communicated to students.
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports and report cards as required.
• Supports the program of study, using a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media and technology.
• Takes all necessary precautions to protect students, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by Davidson Academy.

Requirements

Candidate must be 21 years or older