Lead Preschool Teacher
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*
Where little minds grow and great teachers make a difference!
What You'll Do
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.
Requirements
- 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.
• Ability to talk to and hear voices clearly at varying volume levels.
Nice to Have
- 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.
• Previous experience navigating Tennessee state childcare licensing platforms and building high-trust relationships with families.
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
A CDA is preferred for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Lead Preschool Teacher role pays $12.50 to $15/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Berry Patch Kids located?
Berry Patch Kids is located at 112 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN