Lead Early Childhood Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Ignite Young Minds. Join the Lotus Learning Center family and help shape the future, one child at a time. As a Lead Teacher at Lotus Learning Center, you'll be more than just a caregiver; you'll be a mentor, a guide, and an inspiration . You'll create a warm, nurturing environment where children can thrive and explore .

Early Childhood Teachers are responsible for contributing to a cohesive teaching team, 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. Teachers must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide assistant teachers, and resolve parental concerns.

This position reports to the Program Director.

Duties

• Spark Curiosity : Implement a play-based curriculum that ignites children's imaginations.
• Foster Growth : Nurture children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Build Relationships : Connect with children and families to create a strong sense of community.
• Bridge the Gap : Maintain frequent communication with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences
• Lead the Team : Supervise and mentor your team to ensure the highest quality care.
• Stay Updated : Engage in ongoing professional development to stay ahead of the latest early childhood education trends.
• Ensure Safety : Monitor indoor and outdoor learning environments for safety and cleanliness.

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Benefits

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.