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Early Childhood PreK Teacher

Acquire4Hire
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Summary

Seeking an enthusiastic, experienced teacher for our 4-5 yr. old classroom, Monday - Friday, 7am - 2pm.

Duties

Duties include:

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 in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required

  • 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 working with PreK children. .
  • High energy.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification within 60 days.
  • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

Enthusiasm

Patience

Energy

Pleasant personality

Truly enjoy working with children.

Benefits

Paid holidays after 90 day probation period.

Meals are provided.

Supportive co-workers and management.

About Us

The Shiny Penny has been serving families with quality child care for over twenty-five years. We are here to provide the very best of care and early education in an environment where children feel happy, safe, and loved. Our dedicated, trained and caring staff treat children with the kindness and respect that children deserve.

www.theshinypenny.care. Find us on Facebook.

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