Join Our Team as a Lead Teacher in Early Childhood Education!

We are thrilled to announce our benefits for our valued employees, designed to make your work-life balance even better. At KA Franklin, we believe in supporting our team members in every aspect of their lives, and we are excited to introduce the following benefits: - Childcare discount - Paid holidays ( full-time employees) - Vacation time after one year - Paid time off (PTO) after 90 days - Paid CDA credential support -Intermittent referral rewards and birthday recognition - Health insurance These benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and financial security. We can't wait for you to join our amazing team! JOB SUMMARY Provides classroom support for a Lead Teacher as they guide the classroom through a lesson by preparing materials, interacting with students and supervising projects. Assists in the daily management and supervision of classroom and children, as directed by the Lead Teacher. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists and supervises children during all activities. Attends and participates in staff meetings, Academy events and parent meetings, as requested. Develops plans and prepares instructional aids and materials for classroom activities, as needed. Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe properly. environment of classroom are appropriately maintained, in accordance with the NAEYC cleaning and Responsible for attending workshops, conferences and sanitizing guidelines. in-service training, as requested. Assists with ensuring the physical and emotional needs Reports any problems to the Lead Teacher or the of the children are met daily. Academy Director. Assists with ensuring all policies and procedures are Reports to Academy Director when not able to attend being implemented to keep the children healthy and work. safe. Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds to at least Assists children with mealtimes and cleanup. waist high on a consistent basis throughout the workday. Assists with all Academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, accident reports and attendance. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assists with preparation and implementation if regularly scheduled personnel are not available; for classroom lesson plans, programs and schedule. example, takes full responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the classroom Teacher Must have high school diploma or equivalent and must be 18 years of age. Performs other similar or related duties as necessary. Must receive the required amount of training.Must meet all state and local licensing requirements for the position. Candidate must pass all state medical requirements and have a clear background check to qualify for employment. This job description highlights the essential functions, responsibilities and qualifications that are required of the employee. Other related duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned and/ or changed at any time. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $16.00 - $18.25 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Schedule: 4 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Education: Associate (Required) License/Certification: Child Development Associate Certification (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to Relocate: Brentwood, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person