Lead Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Berry Patch Kids is looking for a *dedicated, experienced, and enthusiastic Lead Teacher* to join our early childhood education team!

We are seeking someone who is confident in classroom management, passionate about early childhood development, and capable of creating a positive, structured, and engaging learning environment.

• ✨ Position Responsibilities Include:*
• Independently managing and leading your own classroom
• Developing a strong, cooperative teaching team with supporting staff
• Planning and implementing age-appropriate educational curriculum
• Encouraging early literacy, language development, fine motor skills, and social-emotional growth
• Establishing consistent classroom routines and expectations
• Maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and nurturing environment
• Communicating professionally with parents, coworkers, and administration
• Overseeing daily classroom operations while meeting Tennessee childcare licensing requirements
• Our Ideal Candidate:**
• Has experience working with toddlers and preschool-aged children
• Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills
• Understands developmentally appropriate teaching practices
• Is dependable, patient, creative, and self-motivated
• Can confidently guide supporting staff and encourage teamwork
• Is passionate about preparing young children for future academic and social success
• ❤️ Why Berry Patch Kids?*

We believe early childhood education is about much more than simply supervising children. We are building confidence, independence, friendships, communication skills, and a lifelong love of learning.

We are looking for a teacher who takes *pride and ownership in their classroom*, values teamwork, and wants to make a meaningful difference in children's lives.

*Berry Patch Kids — Seymour, Tennessee*

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example to encourage teaching team success through hands-on 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 structured parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and Tennessee state licensing regulations are fully met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment by maintaining appropriate hygiene, cleanliness, safety, and security standards for all children.

• Classroom experience is required, with 1 to 3 years of experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills paired with high energy and the ability to work well with staff, children, and parents.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team environment and effectively direct teacher assistants or volunteers.
• Must pass a full criminal background check and clear a comprehensive health screening.
• Ability to physically take frequent walks, kneel, bend, squat, crawl, and handle classroom objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to see up close and at a distance, see colors, and maintain strong peripheral vision and depth perception.

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Associate degree, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Established personal professional development plan focused on continuous quality improvement in early childhood education.

• We will provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks as you work with our students. There is also an option for dental care, vision care, and tele-doctor. There are options for tuition assistance for college classes.Paid Holidays1 Week Paid vacation awarded at the completion of one ear of employment1 Hour lunch break