Infant Toddler Early Childhood Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Help shape a child's earliest years.

At Thrive Early Learning Center, we believe the first three years of life are filled with incredible growth and discovery. We're looking for caring, dependable Infant/Toddler Teachers who are passionate about nurturing young children while creating a safe, engaging, and loving classroom environment.

Whether you have years of experience or you're ready to begin a rewarding career in early childhood education, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed.

What You'll Do

As an Infant/Toddler Teacher, you'll help children feel safe, loved, and encouraged as they reach important developmental milestones.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing nurturing, responsive care for infants and/or toddlers (6 weeks–3 years)
• Supporting children's cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development through play-based learning
• Following individualized feeding, diapering, toileting, rest, and daily care routines
• Creating engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences
• Building strong partnerships with families through daily communication
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe classroom
• Working collaboratively with your teaching team
• Following all Tennessee licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine love for working with young children
• Is dependable, patient, and positive
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Communicates professionally with families and coworkers
• Can actively lift, carry, and care for young children throughout the day
• Has a high school diploma or GED
• Can pass background check and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed child care or preschool setting
• CDA, TECTA, or Early Childhood coursework
• CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain within probationary period)
• A passion for learning and growing as an educator

Why Thrive?

We believe great teachers deserve great leadership. At Thrive, you'll find a workplace where you're appreciated, supported, and encouraged to grow.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off for eligible employees
• Child care discount for eligible employees
• Supportive leadership that invests in your success
• Staff appreciation events and recognition throughout the year
• Family-oriented culture
• Consistent daytime schedule
• No nights, weekends, or major holidays

Our Mission

We're committed to creating a place where children thrive, families feel supported, and teachers build meaningful careers.

Our Core Values

• Build Belonging
• Lead with Love
• Protect Childhood
• Grow Together

If you're looking for more than just a job—if you're looking for a team that values relationships, purpose, and professional growth—we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and help us give children the best possible start in life!