Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Salary:
Based on education (Minimum salary $16.91 per hr.)

Benefits include: 100% Premium Paid State of TN Health Insurance. 100% Paid State of Tennessee Retirement, State paid Holidays, 100% premium paid Dental/Vision, Life / LTD, paid Time Off.

The Head Start Teacher is responsible for managing daily operations in a pre-school classroom, ensuring compliance with program policies and providing a safe, enriching environment for children. This position reports directly to the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Manager.

Job

Duties Include:

Carry out a program of instruction ensuring program policies and procedures are being met for a pre-school classroom of up to 20 children, supervise an Assistant Teacher and Classroom Aide. Make home visits, encourage parent involvement, and work closely with other staff concerning enrollment and meeting the needs of families.

Basic Qualifications
: Applicant must possess an AA or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 18 credit hours of Early Childhood Education
. Applicant should also possess good written, verbal, and computer skills. Experience and/or training in working with pre-school children is desired. Must pass physical exam, TB screening, drug screen, and criminal/fingerprint background check.

AN ORIGINAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accepting applications until November 8, 2026 or until filled.

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Established in 1982 under the Human Resources Act of 1973 by the Tennessee General Assembly, SWHRA has had a significant positive impact on thousands of individuals throughout the Southwest Tennessee Region via its numerous programs and services.

Serving the public requires the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professional excellence. Southwest is committed to providing unbiased, high-value services to its clients, and weexpect our employees, consultants, and contractors to uphold the highest ethical business practices.

All Southwest employees must:

• Maintain professional conductat all times.
• Respect the rights of all employees, clients, and vendors to fair treatment, free from harassment.
• Perform responsibilities with honesty, cooperation, and effectiveness.
• Avoid any real or perceived conflicts of interest in business relationships or using their position for personal gain.
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• Protect Southwest and client property from theft, damage, or misuse and accurately account for its location.
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• Ensure human health, safety,and environmental protection within the scope of their responsibilities.

The Head Start Teacher is responsible for managing daily operations in a pre-school classroom, ensuring compliance with program policies and providing a safe, enriching environment for children. This position reports directly to the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Manager.

• Classroom Supervision & Safety:
  • Ensure the health and safety of all children in the classroom.
  • Maintain at least two adults in the classroom at all times when children are present.
• Classroom Management:
  • Maintain and implement a daily schedule that reflects early childhood development principles and meets the needs of the children.
  • Oversee and direct teaching staff and volunteers, training them to take over classroom responsibilities when necessary.
• Compliance & Program Implementation:
  • Ensure adherence to…