Head Start Teacher (FT) - Grace Early Learning Center

Position

Head Start Teacher (FT) – Grace Early Learning Center

Cordova, TN

Full‑time

Responsible for ensuring the successful operation of an early learning Head Start classroom, supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of young children.

• Lead assigned classroom and ensure all classroom standards are met.
• Coach and support assistant teachers in planning and implementing the daily schedule and structure.
• Provide a high quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum meeting Tennessee early education standards.
• Complete developmental portfolios on enrolled children.
• Communicate with parents regarding child development through daily tools and conferences.
• Maintain clean, stimulating, and orderly program spaces.
• Submit order requests for supplies, equipment, and materials in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Ensure emergency procedures meet or exceed all safety and licensing standards.
• Plan and conduct parent involvement events (parent group, picnics, holidays, parent/child activities).
• Participate in planning program promotion and publicity.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and required trainings.
• Comply with risk management standards.
• Ensure compliance with state and local regulations.
• Maintain required training and education hours per the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services.
• Model superior communication and leadership to classroom team.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by Center Director or Child Care Coordinator.

• At least an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.
• Any degree in a related field with at least 24 hours of early childhood coursework.
• Any degree with a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or enrollment to complete a CDA within the first year.
• Any degree with enrollment in an early childhood program (Teach for America, Relay, University of MC Grow Your Own, etc.).

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; evenings and weekends may be required.

• Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping.
• Exposure to outdoor elements.
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms.
• Exposure to some chemical elements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Salary: $52,000 annually.

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is committed to preventing child abuse. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation.