PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Summary

Full-time Preschool Educator, M-F 8am-4pm, $16-18/hr.

We are seeking an experienced, versatile educator with a fun personality!

Our ideal candidate arrives at work ready to inspire and support the children’s mindset, models good behavior and expectations, and demonstrates outstanding classroom management skills and work ethics. An educator who exerts pride, passion and purpose every day to ensure our children reach those age-appropriate developmental milestones and beyond!

Come be a part of making a difference! APPLY TODAY!

Duties

Job Description (includes, but not limited to):

• Supervise and monitor the safety of children while providing a nurturing and stimulating environment that encourages growth and development
• Implement a daily schedule of learning activities to meet physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of children to maintain throughout the day
• Build rapport and communicate effectively with families regarding child’s progress, interests and any challenging behaviors that may arise
• Utilize TN ELDs for guidance in creating monthly curriculum and weekly lesson plans to promote academic excellence
• Upkeep observations, assessments, art work, etc in child’s portfolio to present during parent-teacher conferences bi-annually.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and understanding in interacting with children
•  Assist in diaper changing and/or toilet training
•  Physical ability: lift up to 50lbs; sit or stand for long periods of time; walk, run and go up/downstairs
•  Maintain a clean and organized classroom by cleaning, sanitizing, sterilizing toys and all surfaces, removing trash
• Log daily report and upload activities unto the Procare app
• Participate in on-going trainings (zoom, off-site, etc.) and mandatory monthly staff meetings

Requirements

• Ability to pass background check
• Reliable transportation
• Passion and patience for children
• An associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience working with the youth and/or ECE
• Classroom management, behavioral challenges management, communication, punctuality, good work ethics, team player, and a desire to learn!

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of TN-ELDs
• Second Language
• Something new and different to bring into the classrooms for extracurricular activities!

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• 50% Off Employee Childcare Discount
• Health and Life Insurance
• Holiday Pay & PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Trainings, including CPR & First Aid
• Family-Oriented Environment
• Bonuses & Free Swag!