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

Holiday work, Summer work, Outdoor, Flexible hours,

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