Child Care Teacher
About The Position
Little Dreamers Academy in Clarksville, Tennessee, is seeking a passionate, creative, and energetic Child Care Teacher to support children's learning, development, and well-being. The teacher creates engaging, age-appropriate experiences that encourage curiosity and imagination, builds meaningful relationships with children, and helps them develop social, emotional, creative, and academic skills. The role includes following the curriculum while contributing creative ideas, maintaining classroom routines and safety, documenting developmental milestones, communicating with families, and collaborating with team members. The academy describes its environment as supportive and team-oriented, with low child-to-teacher ratios and opportunities for professional development, training, and career advancement.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1–2 years of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
- Genuine passion for working with children.
- Dependability, patience, energy, and ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain a safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment.
- Willingness to complete required training and background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
- Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field.
- Experience creating engaging lesson plans and implementing early childhood curriculum.
- Ability to turn ordinary activities into engaging learning experiences.
Responsibilities
- Create exciting, age-appropriate learning experiences that spark curiosity and imagination.
- Use storytelling, music, art, sensory play, and hands-on activities to make everyday moments learning opportunities.
- Build meaningful relationships with children and encourage confidence, kindness, independence, and friendships.
- Help children develop social, emotional, creative, and academic skills.
- Follow the curriculum while bringing creativity and enthusiasm into the classroom.
- Manage daily routines, including meals, snacks, rest time, and transitions.
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.
- Observe and document developmental milestones and share achievements with families.
- Build positive relationships with parents through friendly, professional communication.
- Collaborate with team members.
- Bring a positive attitude, patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor to the role.
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development and additional training.
- Low child-to-teacher ratios.
- Paid background checks.
- Recognition, treats, snacks, and gifts for teachers.
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
