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Teacher - PreK

EARLY LEARNING TREE
Powell, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Early Learning Tree is a small center located in Powell area of Knoxville looking for PreK teacher. Candidates must have experience in teaching and managing an early childhood classroom. We are looking for candidates that are as passionate about the growth, development, and curiosity of the precious children in our care.Our teachers must also have the ability to communicate well with parents and function as a team member with our staff.

This position requires a highly mobile person who is detail oriented and an efficient multi-tasker. We are looking for someone that will enjoy coming to work to play with children, develop lesson plans that inspire, be a good role model to our children and work well with staff. Our pay schedule is competitive. Pay is dependent on experience and skills of an applicant. Apply by sending your resume with specific verifiable education and experience. Please also include references.

Duties

A teacher is responsible for caring for children, educating and developing young minds, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom.

  • Manage needs of children in the classroom.
  • Develop inspirational lesson plans that follow our center’s curriculum and TN-ELDs guidelines.
  • Create an environment that invites children to learn every day.
  • Ensure all center policies and state regulations are followed and in compliance.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents.
  • Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
  • Maintain a clean and safe classroom.
  • Maintain current required training.
  • Other duties as needed - cleaning, maintenance, etc.

Requirements

  • Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year of professional early childhood teaching experience.
  • Excellent planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiar with TN DHS child care licensing rules and regulations.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer / technical product (tablets) skills.
  • High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Infant / child CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
  • Nice To Haves

  • Working knowledge of DHS licensing rules and regulations.
  • CDA or higher degree in Early Childhood Educaiton
  • Benefits

  • Competitive Weekly Pay - direct deposits
  • 9 paid holidays
  • 8 PTO days / year
  • Monday - Friday
  • Paid training
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Continuing Education Support and Coaching
  • Employee child care discount
  • Enjoyable work environment
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