Teachers

Kid City USA is looking for Teachers!

We are in need of a VPK Lead Teacher, Lead Teachers and Assistants.

Our teachers must:

• Have a passion for the growth and development of the precious children in our care.
• Be dependable and have excellent references.
• LOVE spending the day with the children in our center

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan both long-and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice, and program philosophy.
• Classroom teaching involves explaining an activity, engaging children in the activity, and supervising their work (i.e. standing, walking, bending, or squatting)
• Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each child.
• Coordinate field trips.
• Turn in weekly lesson plans for review
• Diapering and assist children with toileting and self-care needs.
• Complete assessment of children's development.
• Report progress of children to parents and through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
• Maintain daily open communication with parents.
• Complete incident/accident reports and submit them to the office.
• Maintain anecdotal records.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Report any suspected abuse to supervisor.
• Arrange a classroom environment in accordance with program goals and philosophy.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials.
• Supervise assistants, aides, and volunteers in the classroom.
• Keep all appropriate viable paperwork for licensing regulations.
• Lifting and carrying children.
• General cleaning and sanitation, including but not limited to, sweep, mop, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, and taking the trash out.
• Lifting or moving equipment such as cots, shelves, tables, chairs, and cubbies.

We are most interested in applicants with the following:

• High school diploma/GED AND 1-year experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
• Current Level 2 background screening.
• Required state training hours completed.
• CDA or Staff credential.
• 18 years of age or older.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, TN 38401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $18