Lead Teacher

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, and spiritually enriching learning environment for young children.
• Integrate faith-based principles into the curriculum, helping children grow in their understanding of Christian values and teachings.
• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate and faith-centered curriculum.
• Oversight of classroom management.
• Guide support staff.
• Foster a love for learning while nurturing children's spiritual growth.
• Maintain open communication with parents and caregivers to support children’s development at home and in the classroom.
• Collaborate with staff members.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Dedication to a Christ-centered approach to education.

Required Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Technology skills.
• Able to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and foster a team environment.
• Able to create a warm and inviting environment that respects diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
• A deep understanding of whole child development and faith formation.
• Alignment and commitment to the mission, vision, and Soul Framework of Belmont University.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with curriculum development, lesson planning, and adapting learning activities to meet individual children’s needs.
• Ability to model Christian values and mentor children in developing their spiritual lives.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations.
• Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• Able to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required Education

• Must meet the minimum educational and experience requirements for Child Care Center teachers as mandated by state regulation.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE preferred.
• Currently holds or is eligible to hold Early Childhood Licensure in TN.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience preferred, preferably in a lead teaching role.
• 3 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• Experience with the Creative Curriculum preferred.
• Experience with faith-based children’s programming preferred.