Early Childhood Learning Center - (Toddler 3-year old Lead teacher)

Company: Ivy League Early Learning Academy, LLC
Location: Memphis
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Summary The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, ability to work well collaborate with others, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. Duties Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through 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/updates, and parent-teacher conferences. Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met. Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children. Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards. Maintain accurate records, forms and files. Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement. Maintain professional appearance Complete required trainings continuous professional development Follow company policies procedures per employee handbook policy Requirements Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience. Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills. High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment. A strong understanding of child development. Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. Must clear full background check and must pass health screening. Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE or more Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl. A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception. Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of State of Tennessee's Licensure Rules for Childcare Agencies Childcare Agency Orientation Session (if applicable) Licensure Rules Regulations Training Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma Training prior to contact with children; Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Training prior to contact with children if caring for infants Required trainings in TNPAL Nice To Haves Experience with Childcare Management Software (Procare) -Bachelor's Degree -Bilingual - https://www.google.com/search?q=DiverseAgeGroupExperiencerlz=1C1GCEB_enUS1176US1176oq=whataresome%22nicetohaves%22foradaycareteachingjobpostinggs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCjE2OTk1ajBqMTWoAgiwAgHxBeiIV1F5CKF4sourceid=chromeie=UTF - 8safe=activessui=onmstk=AUtExfDX -_KPJOUAtb-7IgvBGP- QNLu80pU_e_QdycLjMsMk2hbaN60RzEW6hs48gpoEZgCpe25LlIIE - w7q60yWpaoYguImsZ5GvABuX2VbqN0vFfWjUupEayffAw0U5nn5X0XMIO0FdOPdFF7SQaHXGAu2ErHzQIV2GMAnKKhmJ3PJF8scsui=3ved=2ahUKEwin1fzR4oCQAxX88MkDHQMcFcMQgK4QegQIBRAB " target="_blank" style="color: unset;"> Diverse Age Group Experience : Being adaptable and experienced with multiple age levels -love of art and music Benefits Full time Bonus Pay Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance

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