Lead Teacher

Are you an experienced educator driven to create environments where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued?

We are seeking a Lead Teacher to provide a rich and nurturing environment for a classroom of Preschoolers. You will ensure the safety of the children and create an environment that encourages social/emotional growth and the development of age appropriate skills. The teacher creates lesson plans, maintains accurate activity and progress data, report routinely/daily to parents/guardians and incorporates the IEP goals of children with special needs within the classroom's daily routine.

This is a full-time position working Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• At least a CDA (Child Development Associate Certificate) and/or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field. Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Special Education is preferred.
• Knowledge of TN child care licensing standards and The Creative Curriculum are helpful.
• Previous experience working or volunteering with individuals with special needs is preferred but not required. (RBT, ABA, CPI training helpful)
• Thorough understanding of cognitive, social/emotional and physical needs of preschool age children.
• First Aid/CPR certifications
• Ability to relate to children of all backgrounds and abilities and build rapport with their families.
• Familiarity with developmental standards, screenings and assessments for 3–5-year-olds.
• Strong computer skills in order to develop computer-based lesson plans, reports, and records and enter data into a variety of computer programs.
• At least one year working in a professional environment with children 0-5 years old.
• Ability to pass a criminal background (fingerprint) & registry check
• Ability to lift/carry/maneuver children up to 25 lbs without assistance and ability to get up and down from the floor to engage with children regularly.
• Must complete a standard post-offer/ pre-employment Health form for child care employees with a TB Test as required by state law.

Signal Centers is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of every person in all that we do. It is, therefore, the policy of the organization to practice and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all employees and to promote the full realization of this policy through all employment practices.