Early Childhood - Preschool Teacher for 3- & 4-year-old children

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

St. Martin's Preschool in Chattanooga, TN is currently in search of a teacher to work with our 3- and 4-year-old classes for the upcoming 2025-2026 School Year.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Tending to students' basic needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
• Strong oral and written communication 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.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood or the equivalent combination of early education training and experience.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Relative Degree Preferred
• 2 or more years classroom experience

Benefits

• Part -Time School Year Program
• Paid sick days

About Us

St. Martin's Episcopal Preschool is a part time school year preschool program serving children ages 1 through Pre-K.