Preschool Teacher 2.5-3.5 -year-old classroom.

About the role

Join Berry Patch Kids in Seymour, TN as a Preschool Teacher 2.5-3.5 -year-old classroom. working with Preschool (3–5). The role calls for a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred and offers $11 – $15/Hr to qualified childcare professionals.

Role

Full Time Lead Teacher

Setting

Center-based

Credential

CDA Preferred

About This Role

We are hiring a full time Lead Teacher for our 2.5-3.5 -year-old classroom.

This is a dedicated position with your own classroom. The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the children's needs, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

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

• Some classroom experience is required. (1 year to 3 years preferred)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening

Nice to Have

• CPR/First Aid
• Some College within the Early Childhood Education Field
• Some training

Benefits

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Snacks
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Tele-doctor
• Tuition assistance for college classes
• Paid Holidays (1 week)
• 1 Hour lunch break