Lead Teacher Preschool Ages 2-5

About This Role

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 Haves

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Early childhood education degree, CDA, or TECTA certification

Benefits

• Hourly Pay negotiable and dependent on experience and education