Job Description

READY, SET, GROW LEARNING ACADEMY is looking for ambitious, creative, professional, silly, fun, joyful teachers to join our brand new Midtown facilities located at 1418 Madison Ave. Full/Part Time and Floater positions available.

If you do not mind singing and dancing while teaching your curriculum, changing diapers or feeding a baby then we encourage you to apply! We believe that children learn most through active play!

Our teachers are passionate about the intellectual and emotional development of children, and we are currently in search of an equally passionate and enthusiastic Lead Teacher to join our team. Teachers will be responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of all of our children. The successful candidate will work closely with the Educational Director to ensure our program provides education, physical health, emotional well-being, and parental involvement services to all enrolled students.

OUR TEACHERS:

• Are caring, compassionate and love what they do!
• Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.
• Communicate directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve success for the child.
• Maintain a fun and interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
• Are rewarded with hugs from children and praise from parents every day!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
• Create a fun and safe learning environment
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents
• Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress
• Maintain the health and safety of all students

WE ARE MOST INTERESTED IN TALKING TO APPLICANTS THAT HAVE:

• Experience working in a licensed childcare facility required
• Passionate about working with children
• Ability to build a rapport with children and parents
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled in multi-tasking, and does not fold underpressure!
• FIVE CURRENT YEARS OF WORKING IN CHILDCARE - TWO YEARS SPECIFIC TO THE INFANT ROOM
• A High School diploma or equivalent
• After 90 days we can help you get your CDA
• CPR/First Aid Child and Adult Preferred (must obtain within first 14 days)
• Required Training outlined by the State of Tennessee must be completed before working with children - SIDS/Shaken Baby, New Care Giver/ Personal Safety
• Must have a willingness to succeed, motivation and drive
• Must be at least 18 years of age

WE OFFER:

• Holiday and paid days off
• Professional Development, training, and room for advancement
• Raise incentives after 90-120 days, completion of education/training/ annual raises
• Flex scheduling
• Positive, respectful and professional environment
• Uniform shirts provided

Company Description

Our premier child care services are aimed at enhancing traditional daycare methodologies and integrating extracurricular interest. We use activity-based age-appropriate curriculum that is specifically tailored for our scholars. Our curriculum incorporates STEAM-based knowledge content that prepares our scholars for school and serves as a preparatory foundation for our older scholars. ​ With state of the art technology programs and a leading-edge facility, we prepare students for the technology age in which they live. For our school-age scholars, our continuing education programs help mentor and tutor students. Our educational leaders assist with homework, use strategies that provide a base for better understanding and ensures scholar success in their future educational endeavors. The mission of Ready, Set, Grow Learning Academy is to actively nurture, support, and encourage children and their families. Focusing on both their educational endeavors and spiritual walk with Christ, the learning academy dedicates its efforts and resources toward ensuring top-rated caregiving services coupled with a high-quality activity-based learning environment. Ready, Set, Grow Learning Academy has a strong commitment to accessibility and diversity. We have an open-door policy that embraces all who desire to provide a better quality of care, preparedness, and education for their children. We offer developmental programs that reinforce basic social, listening, independence and motor skills and prepare students for future related interactions. All of our learning and childcare services employ technology and activities that support and promote higher learning.