Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Educator
Vanderbilt University
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Quick overview
The Lead Teacher implements daily educational and caregiving routines and designs an emergent curriculum based on play pedagogy. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, nurturing environment to support children's holistic growth and communicating with families and colleagues.
Requirements summary
The candidate must be able to deliver a play-based curriculum and foster a supportive learning environment for early childhood development. While specific degrees aren't listed, the role requires professional expertise in early childhood education and caregiving.
Job description
Implements daily educational and caregiving routines for children in a university-affiliated early childhood program. Designs and delivers an emergent curriculum reflecting play pedagogy to support children's construction of knowledge. Maintains a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that promotes children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth, learning and development. Communicates regularly with families and colleagues to ensure quality care and learning experiences.
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