Child Care Teacher Lead/Assistant

We’re excited to open the doors to a new preschool in Clarksville and we’re looking for passionate, caring individuals to grow with us! If you love inspiring young minds, creating joyful learning experiences, and being part of a warm, supportive community, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact from day one.

You're a great fit for us if...

• You are a natural leader who excels in communicating with colleagues, families, and the leadership team
• You thrive in taking initiatives to create a loving and creative environment for your students
• You embrace a Reggio-Emelia inspired approach to teaching and learning
• You are able to connect with young children and enjoy learning along side them
• You have a calm, engaging, and nurturing presence with children
• Will unapologetically dance and sing to sooth fears, lead transitions, or add joy to a lesson
• You view young children as competent, capable, and curious learners; acknowledging that the teacher is not the only knowledge holder in the classroom environment
• You have exceptional customer service skills and communicate warmly and professionally to families

And you're excited about your day looking like this...

• Following a blend of teacher-created lessons and traditional curricula
• Promote social-emotional development, and implement positive behavioral strategies to create a well-managed classroom where children feel safe
• Making each child feel seen, valued, and included
• Carefully observing and documenting the progress of each child to support them on their educational journey
• Partnering with families with to enrich each child's learning experience in the classrooms
• Ensuring a safe and clean environment that aligns with all childhood licensing and safety regulations
• Supporting assistant teachers and support staff to ensure smooth classroom operations and high-quality care.

And you're able to...

• Move freely throughout the classroom and playground to support supervision, engagement, and participation in children's play and inquiry
• Engage in active, responsive work with young children in both indoor and outdoor learning environments and varying weather conditions
• Ability to sit at a child's level for extended periods to facilitate connection, dialogue, and co-learning experiences
• Ability to lift, carry, and hold children and classroom materials as needed to support care and learning activities
• Ability to set up, rearrange, and maintain learning environments that function as the "third teacher" including moving furniture and materials as needed

Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $17