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Maryville First Baptist Nursery School
Preschool Teacher / Floater
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$32,561 / year median in Tennessee
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Center hours from 7 am to 4pm. Full-time position. Previous experience in a child care setting required and capable of teaching every age level we serve. Christian Center with children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. We work along with the Maryville City and Blount County school calendar. This allows us several unpaid breaks throughout the year. 5 day Fall break, 3 day Thanksgiving break, 2 week Christmas break, 1 week Spring Break, 2 week Summer Break the end of May/beginning of June. Summer is a limited schedule of T, W, Th 6 weeks during summer with a week off during July 4th. New School Year begins ends of July. Our focus is on providing a nurturing environment to assist in spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and educational goals. We have an outstanding group of teachers and many of our children are from parents who attended here as children themselves. Candidate must strive to encourage every child to explore their world and their own capabilities, be reliable, enjoy working with others, and be a positive resource. Minimum requirements per State licensing guidelines: At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or a GED Background check Physician Health screening (not reimbursed), must be able to lift at least 40 lbs, and mentally capable of working with children. Approximately 11 hours of online courses before hiring and continuous education required (provided free of charge) Must obtain Adult, Child, Infant CPR and First Aid Training within 90 days. (free of charge)