Posting number: MAC-2429
Department: Metro Action Commission
Job classification: Group Care Worker
Posting type: Open
Categories: Community Services, Education, Professional, Career Exploration
This is a full time, Non-Civil Service position with Metro Action Commission. The Early Head Start Teacher isunder the direct supervision of the Head Start Center Manager and the general supervision of Head Start Assistant Center Manager.
Develop and implement weekly lesson plans based on an approved research-based curriculum.
Provide age-appropriate learning experiences across all developmental domains, including literacy, math, science, social-emotional, and physical development.
Adapt lesson plans and materials to meet individual learning needs, including children with disabilities or developmental delays.
Complete developmental screeners within required timelines.
Conduct ongoing observations and assessments using tools.
Use data from screeners and assessments to individualize instruction and document children’s progress.
Maintain an engaging, inclusive, and well-organized classroom environment that supports exploration and learning.
Interact with children in a warm, respectful, and responsive manner, encouraging problem-solving and curiosity.
Ensure active supervision at all times and follow all health and safety policies.
Implement positive behavior support strategies and social-emotional learning practices.
Address challenging behaviors using developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed approaches.
Collaborate with behavior or mental health specialists when additional support is needed.
Build trusting relationships with families and communicate regularly through conferences, notes, calls, and meetings.
Support families in understanding their child’s development and progress.
Encourage family participation in classroom and program activities.
Work closely with assistant teachers, coaches, and service providers (e.g., special education, health, nutrition).
Participate in team meetings, training, coaching, and professional development as required.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with all Head Start and agency policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, meals, assessments, incidents, and family contact.
Complete child portfolios, progress reports, and other required documentation promptly.
Report suspected child abuse or neglect immediately as a mandated reporter.
Infant Toddler CDA credential or Equivalent coursework/training in early childhood development.
Official College Transcripts- If you wish to qualify, we need a copy of your official college transcript sent from the university or college.
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply
Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Nashville is a prospering city that offers a high quality of living in a low-cost business environment. Nashville’s cost of doing business is 88.5% of the national average. The state of Tennessee has no personal income tax and the city of Nashville has a low overall tax burden.
Recently, Forbes ranked Nashville as the third best positioned city “to grow and prosper in the coming decade”, No. 6 on its list of the Best Places for Businesses and Careers and as the No. 4 “Brain Magnet” for gains in people with college educations.
Nashville’s current momentum is based, in part, on the plethora of attractive cultural and entertainment options, including:
- In 2015, Nashville is in the No. 1 spot on Travel + Leisure's America's Friendliest Cities ranking.
- Ranked as “the nation’s best music scene” by Rolling Stone
- Successful and well-respected NFL and NHL franchises
- World-class symphony has received 14 GRAMMY® nominations and seven wins
- Over 12,000 acres of parks and 12 golf courses
Nashville has live music of multiple genres being performed every night. With more than 180 recording studios, and 5,000 working musicians, Nashville is clearly “Music City.” Music is the reason that many people come to Nashville, but our two major sports teams, extensive park system, and endless arts and cultural opportunities offer people plenty of reasons to stay.
We invite you to stay a while and to live, work, and play in Nashville. Explore employment opportunities with Metro Government: https://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx .
