What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant/Toddler Teacher position at Calvary Young Children's School?
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Calvary Young Children's School (CYCS) in the Green Hills area of Nashville is seeking a caring, experienced, and passionate Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our team.
CYCS is a DHS-licensed preschool serving children ages 6 weeks through 5 years in a nurturing Christian environment. We value our teachers and offer competitive pay, paid holidays, paid Christmas Break and Spring Break, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team atmosphere.
We are looking for a teacher who enjoys building meaningful relationships with our youngest learners and creating a safe, loving environment where infants and toddlers can explore, grow, and thrive.
Pay: $17-$19 per hour based on education and experience
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (preferred hours 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)
Responsibilities
- Provide warm, responsive, and attentive care for infants and toddlers throughout the day
- Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that encourage exploration, language development, and early learning through play
- Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers through open communication and collaboration
- Follow individualized feeding, sleeping, and care routines while maintaining consistency and meeting each child's needs
- Diaper, assist with toileting, and maintain appropriate health and sanitation practices
- Supervise children at all times and ensure a safe learning environment
- Maintain accurate daily reports and classroom documentation
- Follow Tennessee DHS licensing regulations and CYCS policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Experience working with infants and/or toddlers in a licensed childcare or preschool setting
- Warm, patient, and nurturing approach to caring for young children
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional growth and training
- Knowledge of Tennessee DHS licensing regulations preferred
- CDA, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on education and experience
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Retirement plan and 401(k) eligibility
- 50% childcare discount for full-time employees
- Paid holidays
- Paid Christmas Break and Spring Break
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional development opportunities
- No evenings or weekends
If you are passionate about nurturing young children during their earliest years and want to be part of a supportive, faith-based school community, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please call (615) 269-5574.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Childcare discount
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience
- Infant/Toddler Teaching: 1–3 years (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1–3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) or Early Childhood credential (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19