Job detail
Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Educator
Vanderbilt University
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/31/2026
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for developing and implementing a curriculum that meets the individual needs of children while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. This role also involves mentoring staff and maintaining compliance with licensing standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have a ba/Bs in child development or a related field with at least 18 units in early childhood education. They must also be capable of passing a child care background investigation and possess or be able to obtain infant-Child first aid/Cpr certification.
bachelor degreeSafety ProceduresCommunicationRecord KeepingMentoringTeam CollaborationSupervisionEmotional SupportClassroom ManagementNutritionParent EngagementChild DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentFirst AidCurriculum PlanningLanguage DevelopmentHygiene Practices
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match