Toddler Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Child care discount

Professional development

Paid holidays, PTO, insurance discount

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a dedicated Teacher to lead a cohesive classroom team, coordinate curriculum, and oversee day-to-day operations in a child care setting in Kingsport, Tennessee.

The role requires 2 years of professional child care, an Associate's Degree in early childhood education with at least 30 ECE credits, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to communicate with children, families, and staff while ensuring safety and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and foster a team environment.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear a full background check and pass health screening.
• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.
• Ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also need to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Specific vision ability to see up close and at a distance, notice colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and foster a team environment.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and pass health screening.
• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.
• Ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also need to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Specific vision ability to see up close and at a distance, notice colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

High energy

Leadership

Team environment

Child development

Education

Associate's Degree in ECE

Job description

About This Role

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing day‑to‑day classroom operations. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development to ensure a safe, stimulating environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled at communicating with children and adults to meet each child’s needs, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Responsibilities

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and foster a team environment.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear a full background check and pass health screening.
• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field, minimum 30 credits in ECE.
• Ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also need to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Specific vision ability to see up close and at a distance, notice colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and foster a team environment.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and pass health screening.
• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.
• Ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also need to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Specific vision ability to see up close and at a distance, notice colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Haves

CDA, Associate's or higher degree. TECTA classes, experience in an infant classroom.

Benefits

• Paid leave
• Child care discount
• Professional development
• Paid holidays, PTO, insurance discounts

About Us

• To learn and grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
• To create fun and valuable experiences that lead to lifelong learning.
• To create awareness of the value of family, friends, and community.