Day Care Center Teacher jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Looking to spark excitement in young minds? Maurice Kirby Child Care Center wants YOU! We are seeking dedicated individuals with a strong commitment to children's education to lead our classrooms. As a teacher, you'll play a pivotal role in nurturing the intellectual, emotional, and social growth of your assigned group of children. Join us in fostering a love for learning and shaping the future generation! This position works under the direction of the Site Director.

Pay: Starts at $13/hour with a High School diploma and no prior child care experience; $15/hour with a CDA. Rates increase with education and experience, up to $21.80/hour.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDA or Higher Education Degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• Able to pass a fingerprint background check.
• Experience in Early Childhood Education.

Duties:

• Stays with and supervises all activities of the assigned group of children when on duty, including the supervision of children inside and outside the building, during special events, and during all other activities.
• Plans, directs, and participates in all areas of activities in the classroom directed toward the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children in their care.
• Maintains an orderly classroom.
• Maintains a positive and cooperative relationship with all staff, parents, and volunteers of the agency.
• Is alert to the medical needs of children in their care and appropriately acts on their observations.
• Participates in a Professional Development Plan as scheduled by the Team Leader and the Associate Director of Extended Child Care.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Chambliss Center for Children and Maurice Kirby Child Care Center are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity. All hiring is decided on candidates' qualifications, their merits, experience, and the needs of the business.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $21.80 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification or Higher (Required)

Work Location: In person