Preschool Head Teacher in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee at LSP Operations, LLC

We are seeking a Head Teacher to join our team at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Mt, Juliet, TN

We are looking for a leader who is interested in…

• Joining a company that provides an encouraging environment for our educators, thus the very best educational experience to young learners.
• Growing their career within the industry

All applicants must:

• Be able to work full-time 9:00 AM til 6:00 PM – NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS!
• Meets and exceeds all state Child Care Licensing requirements.
• Has previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields, preferred.
• Possess a teamwork mindset, strong communication skills, organization skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Has the ability to build rapport with children, families, and peers

Are you a leader who loves making a difference? You will fit right in! As a leadership team member at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse, you will provide a positive and encouraging environment for the educators at your location. You provide support as they work to successfully implement our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Creatively Shine.

• Manage all responsibilities outlined for Lead Teacher. In some schools, head teachers are also lead teachers (assigned to a classroom).
• Manage ratios
• Assist and mentor all LSP teachers in regard to curriculum, lesson planning, LuvNotes, and classroom-related questions as needed.
• Review Developmental Checklists/Portfolios
• Complete objective classroom observations
• Develop relationships with families for better customer service;
• Assist with enforcing sick child policy;
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences;
• Model and support teachers with positive classroom/behavior management;
• Assist in enforcing Staff Handbook policies (e.g., dress code, cell phone use, communication with children, family-style meals);
• Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. approximately 100 times per day/shift.
• Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, hearing, talking, and repetitive motion are physical requirements of the position.
• Understand the role of and fill in for assistant director responsibilities as needed.

This position description is not intended to be and should no be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position.