Lead Teacher – Toddler Class (2-Year-Olds) - Franklin, TN

Summary

Location: TOBschool

Start Date: August 1, 2026

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Position Overview

TOBschool is seeking a warm, patient, and experienced Lead Teacher for our 2-year-old classroom. This role focuses on supporting early development through nurturing care, structured routines, and hands-on exploration, while guiding children through important milestones such as language development, social skills, and toilet training.

Duties

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support early learning and exploration
• Create a safe, nurturing, and structured classroom environment for toddlers
• Support children’s toilet training in a consistent, respectful, and developmentally appropriate manner in partnership with families
• Establish and maintain daily routines including meals, rest time, transitions, and play
• Encourage language development, independence, and social-emotional growth
• Manage classroom behavior with patience, consistency, and positive guidance
• Conduct ongoing observations and communicate progress with families
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of the classroom environment
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and licensing requirements
• Collaborate with assistant teachers and school leadership

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (required)
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with 2-year-old children
• Experience with toilet training and toddler development
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Patient, nurturing, and responsive caregiving approach
• Montessori experience (preferred)

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $4,000 per month
• Bonuses: Performance/seasonal bonuses in December and May
• Paid Time Off: 10 days PTO annually
• Paid Holidays: 10 days during winter break
• Supportive, collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to grow within an innovative preschool program