Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Location
Nashville, TN | United States
Job description
Summary
Assistant Teachers help to create a safe, peaceful, and joyful learning environment. They develop positive relationships with children and families and assist with implementing a quality educational program.
This position reports to the Education Director.
Duties - Assist in the implementation of a play-based, child-centered curriculum
- Meaningfully engage with children to foster joy in learning and encourage social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth
- Form nurturing and responsive relationships with children and teach social-emotional strategies
- Monitor indoor and outdoor learning environments for safety and cleanliness
- Participate in and contribute to staff meetings and opportunities for professional development
Requirements - Minimum of 1-3 years of professional child care experience
- High School Diploma (required); Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is preferred for Toddler Teachers; Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred for Preschool Teachers
- Child CPR and First Aid certification
- Must clear full criminal background check
- Must pass health screening
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Nice To Haves - High energy and flexibility to adapt to the needs of a growing center
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
- Strong understanding of child development
Benefits - Discounted fee for childcare services
- Paid holidays
- Personal days
- Two weeks of paid vacation (one week during winter, one week during summer)
- Referral and retention incentives
About Us Lotus Learning Center is a new family-owned and operated early childhood program in the East Nashville, North Nashville, and Madison area!
? At Lotus, we nourish children's creativity and promote their holistic development. Our emergent curriculum emphasizes play-based and project-based learning that aligns with children's unique interests.
Job tags
Salary
$16 - $18 per hour
