Assistant Toddler Teacher
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
About This Role
Assistant Teachers play a vital role in shaping a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. They form strong bonds with children and families, and work collaboratively to deliver a high-quality educational program.
About This Role
Assistant Teachers play a vital role in shaping a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. They form strong bonds with children and families, and work collaboratively to deliver a high-quality educational program.
This position reports directly to the Education Director.
- Participate in the development and implementation of a child-centered curriculum that promotes a love of learning
- Engage with children in a way that encourages social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth, and fosters a sense of joy and wonder
- Build trusting relationships with children and support their social-emotional development through responsive and nurturing interactions
- Maintain a safe and clean indoor and outdoor learning environment, ensuring the well-being of all children
- Actively contribute to staff meetings and professional development opportunities, enhancing their own skills and knowledge
- Must pass a full criminal background check
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Child CPR and First Aid certification
- Must clear health screening
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is preferred for Toddler Teachers;
Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred for Preschool Teachers;
High School Diploma (required) - Minimum of 1-3 years of professional child care experience
- Strong understanding of child development, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical setting
- Basic computer skills and strong oral and written communication skills
- High energy and flexibility, with the ability to adapt to the needs of a growing center
- Discounted fee for childcare services
- Paid holidays
- Personal days
- Two weeks of paid vacation (one week during winter, one week during summer)
- Referral and retention incentives
Lotus Learning Center is a new family-owned and operated early childhood program in the East Nashville, North Nashville, and Madison area!
At Lotus, we nourish children's creativity and promote their holistic development. Our emergent curriculum emphasizes play-based and project-based learning that aligns with children's unique interests.
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