Early Childhood Preschool Teacher

About This Role

Join Kingsport Child Development Center in Kingsport, TN as a Early Childhood Preschool Teacher working with Preschool (3–5). The role calls for a willingness to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, with employer support and offers $10 – $15/Hr to qualified childcare professionals.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
• A strong understanding of child development
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Nice to Have

• CDA, Associates, or above. TECTA classes

Benefits

About Kingsport Child Development Center
Our ultimate goal for children is:
- To learn and grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
- To create fun and valuable experiences that lead to lifelong learning.
- To create awareness of the value of family, friends, and community.

Common Questions

• What ECE credentials are required for this position?
• None required but we will support obtaining CDA.
• What does this position pay?
• This Early Childhood Preschool Teacher role pays $10 to $15/Hr.
• Is this full-time or part-time?
• This job is Full Time.