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LEAD TEACHER

First Steps, Inc.
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2025 CLOSED ON 12/19/2025

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MISSION

The mission of First Steps, Inc. is to educate and care for children with special needs and medical conditions alongside their typically developing peers in inclusive environments and support their families.

DETAILS

First Steps, Inc. is one of the leading early intervention agencies in the State of Tennessee. We are a team of passionate, talented, and committed educators and therapists joining forces to supply children of all abilities, and their families, with the best support possible.

“I really enjoy seeing the children become advocates for their friends with different abilities and needs.”First Steps Classroom Lead

As a Classroom Lead at First Steps, you will provide developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for all children and work closely with Occupational, Physical, and Speech/Language Therapists in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

– Conduct developmental assessments

– Gain a thorough understanding of each child’s individual challenges

– Make appropriate adaptions for children with special needs

– Maintain up-to-date documentation

– Ensure classroom designs and operations meet TN State licensing standards and the 3-Star Rating Program and Tennessee’s Early Learning Standards.

Minimum Qualifications

– Associates Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or Special Education along with experience with young children or children with disabilities

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– High School Diploma along with child development training and at least 1 year-experience with young children or children with disabilities

“I love working at First Steps! The environment is so happy, uplifting and encouraging for everyone.” -First Steps Physical Therapist

We Offer

– Excellent benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k

– Very generous paid time off

– Regular training, development, and mentoring

– Predictable hours and work/life balance

– $300 Sign On Bonus (after 90 days)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 – $18.50 per hour based on experience and education.

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