A New Leaf School

Early Childhood Educator - Toddler Teacher

Reference ID : 126637
Location : Nashville, TN
Category : Education/Training
Job Type : Full Time

Description

Summary

A New Leaf School of Nashville is a vibrant learning community dedicated to nature-based and project-based education. Our approach integrates hands-on, experiential learning with an emphasis on environmental stewardship, creativity, collaboration, and exploration.


As we grow on our three campuses, we are looking for talented educators to join our team

We seek experienced Early Childhood Educators to inspire, nurture, and guide our toddlers within our enchanting Reggio Emilia inspired Garden Campus.

Duties

The ideal candidate innovates and enjoys the following: 

  • Playing with children ages 18 to 30 months to explore “100 languages.”
  • Loves being a co-researcher with children and other educators to develop a variety of learning experiences in all domains of development. 
  • Observe children’s interests and develop projects in the Reggio Way.
  • Cares about nature and environmental stewardship, spending at least 50% of the time outdoors.
  • Aptitude for integrating language arts and numeracy into teaching practices.
  • Is able to foster relationships within the group to inspire every child to grow intellectually with curiosity, socially with respect, and emotionally with agency.

Requirements


  • Child Development Associate's degree or
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or
  • Extensive experience in early education/ child care centers.
  • Practiced usage of the Tennessee Early Childhood Developmental Standards.
  • Dedication to ongoing professional growth.
  • Ability to document learning experiences through both words and photographs.
  • Physical resilience for outdoor activities, including hiking, and tolerance for encounters with insects including ticks, coupled with a genuine love for wildlife.
  • Effective communication skills and a strong team-oriented mindset.
  • Patience and effective tools for supporting children's social-emotional development.
  • Skills in establishing meaningful rituals, fostering care for one another and the environment.
  • Space and time management skills.

Benefits

Details:

  • Paid planning time weekly
  • Paid time off: about 28 days
  • Paid In-Service days: 22 days
  • Paid personal time: 48 hours
  • Paid sick time: 40 hours
  • Monthly bonus of $200 for health care
  • Worker’s Compensation Insurance.
  • Accident at work medical coverage.
  • Half price summer camps for your children.
  • A supportive and collaborative teaching community.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A beautiful outdoor campus designed to inspire and engage learners.


Ability to Commute:

Nashville, TN 37221 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Nashville, TN 37221: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

About Us

A New Leaf's mission is to bring education back to Earth. Here you are part of something greater than yourself. We playfully and seriously learn, together as a community, about things that are real, meaningful, at times enigmatic, and always powerful! We are licensed by DHS and work in the Reggio way. Together we question and improve the means and goals of education for our youngest learners.



Salary : $20 to $24/Hr
Minimum Education : Associate
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Education/Training
Minimum Experience : 1 Yr
Location : Nashville, TN

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