Infant/Toddler Teacher

Infant/Toddler Teacher

*Calvary Young Children's School (CYCS)* in the Green Hills area of Nashville is seeking a caring, experienced, and passionate *Infant/Toddler Teacher* to join our team.

CYCS is a DHS-licensed preschool serving children ages 6 weeks through 5 years in a nurturing Christian environment. We value our teachers and offer competitive pay, paid holidays, paid Christmas Break and Spring Break, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team atmosphere.

We are looking for a teacher who enjoys building meaningful relationships with our youngest learners and creating a safe, loving environment where infants and toddlers can explore, grow, and thrive.

*Pay:* $17-$19 per hour based on education and experience

*Schedule:* Full-time, Monday–Friday (preferred hours 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)

Responsibilities

* Provide warm, responsive, and attentive care for infants and toddlers throughout the day
* Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
* Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that encourage exploration, language development, and early learning through play
* Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development
* Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers through open communication and collaboration
* Follow individualized feeding, sleeping, and care routines while maintaining consistency and meeting each child's needs
* Diaper, assist with toileting, and maintain appropriate health and sanitation practices
* Supervise children at all times and ensure a safe learning environment
* Maintain accurate daily reports and classroom documentation
* Follow Tennessee DHS licensing regulations and CYCS policies and procedures

Qualifications

* Experience working with infants and/or toddlers in a licensed childcare or preschool setting
* Warm, patient, and nurturing approach to caring for young children
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team
* Strong communication and organizational skills
* Commitment to ongoing professional growth and training
* Knowledge of Tennessee DHS licensing regulations preferred
* CDA, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred

Benefits

* Competitive pay based on education and experience
* Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
* Retirement plan and 401(k) eligibility
* 50% childcare discount for full-time employees
* Paid holidays
* Paid Christmas Break and Spring Break
* Paid Time Off (PTO)
* Professional development opportunities
* No evenings or weekends

If you are passionate about nurturing young children during their earliest years and want to be part of a supportive, faith-based school community, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please call *View phone number on us.fitly.work*.

*Job Type:* Full-time

Benefits

* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Childcare discount
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

Experience

* Infant/Toddler Teaching: 1–3 years (Preferred)
* Childcare: 1–3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification

* Child Development Associate (CDA) or Early Childhood credential (Preferred)

*Work Location:* In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan

Work Location: In person