Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program

Summary

The teacher will nurture the children’s spiritual growth while preparing them for elementary school by developing their vocabulary, social skills, and behavior in a healthy, safe, and quality Christian environment.  The teacher must ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The teacher is responsible for managing the classroom in accordance with well-established guidelines and the goals of the center/church.

Duties

·        Structures a developmentally appropriate educational experience in the classroom using methods such as storytelling, games, and interactive activities and submits plans and supply requests for the forementioned in a timely manner.

·        Teaches students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school.

·        Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for advancing to the next class and/or kindergarten.

·        Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and the director.

·        Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.

·        Enforces safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors.

·        Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.

·        Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education. 

·        Maintain communication with parents and involve director as needed and when appropriate.

·        Participates in and completes all professional development activities as required.

·        Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

•  Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Development required; Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Extensive experience and proven success in classroom management may be substituted for education.
• Minimum of 2 years of childcare experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a teacher or a teacher’s assistant preferred Extensive knowledge of early childhood development principles and developmentally appropriate educational practices.
• Enthusiastic personality that will engage preschool children.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with teachers, support staff, parents, and students in a positive and constructive way.
•  Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate curriculum.
• Must clear full background check that meets state requirements. 
• Must pass health screening per state requirements

Benefits

·        The Lead Teacher position is a M-F work week with no Sunday responsibilities.

·        Competitive salary based upon experience.

·        Access to Health, Dental and Vision coverage.

·        Matching Retirement.

About Us

New Faith-Based Preschool Opening in August of 2025 at Second Baptist Church in Union City, Tennessee. It is our vision to make an eternal impact in you, your child, our community, and our world with a program designed to meet the day-to-day needs of children and parents by providing a Christ centered, developmentally appropriate educational care.