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Lead Teacher

Full Time, 80 Hours Per pay Period, Day Shifts

Fort Sanders West Overview:

Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, part of Covenant Health West , is Knoxville’s premier health and wellness destination. More than a gym, it’s a five-star fitness facility offering state-of-the-art equipment, heated indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, and racquet sports, pickleball, basketball, and childcare services. With award-winning quality, extensive group fitness classes, personal training, and specialized programs like aquatics, weight management, and mind-body wellness, we provide everything you need for a healthier lifestyle. Plus, our BodyWORKS program brings community-based fitness classes to locations across East Tennessee, making wellness accessible for all.

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Position Summary:

Provides developmentally appropriate educational opportunities for the children in the classroom. Education activities should be developed to prepare children for next classroom.

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Responsibilities

+ Plans, implements, and evaluates the curriculum of Nanny’s Edu-Care Center for the age group assigned.

+ Implements the personal safety program required by the state of Tennessee for the children that are three years old and older.

+ Works as a team player with specialist, teachers and other suite members.

+ Exhibits professional behavior; i.e., communication supportive of Nanny’s programming, staff, and administration; coaching staff toward achieving performance expectations; following established conflict resolution process; and pursuit of professional development.

+ Responsible for health, safety, and operation of the classroom.

+ Maintains adherence to Knox County Health and Fire Department regulations, DHS licensing standards, and Covenant Health criteria.

+ Assists administration by using available staff to maintain appropriate ratio.

+ Meets children’s physical needs consistently through established routines.

+ Responsible for smooth coordination of daily routines and activities.

+ Maintains necessary records (Individual Child Information Charts, Daily Developmental Notes, Allergy List, Roll Sheet, Infection and Illness Notification, Bumps and Bruises Report, Task List, Medication Chart, and Notes From Home).

+ Completes developmental assessments and new parent orientations and assures smooth transition of children as they promote in and out of room.

+ Establishes daily communication with parents-verbal and written.

+ Maintains Parent Daily Board, Nanny’s Notes Board, and Daily Activity/Communication Tables.

+ Posts monthly calendar with themes, special days, assessment schedule, make-up days, etc.

+ Primary responsibility for conducting parent conferences.

+ Oversees planning and implementation of activities for children based on developmental assessment and developmentally appropriate practice.

+ Monitors children’s developmental progress and discusses concerns with Administration.

+ Assures completion of Developmental Assessments/Quarterly Updates in a timely manner. Portfolios pages as necessary.

+ Monitors and requests needed supplies.

+ Works with Administration to equip and arrange classroom.

+ Assures regular disinfecting and rotation of classroom toys and materials.

+ Oversees maintenance of the room and notifies front desk to complete work orders.

+ Completes required referral forms.

+ Works with Administration to integrate children with special needs.

+ Attends mandatory staff meetings and trainings when scheduled.

+ Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum Experience:

Proven experience in development of specific area. One to three (1-3) years of childcare experience preferred. Maintain required training hours per DHS guidelines annually and as a new employee.

Licensure Requirement:

Infant-Child CPR and First Aid certification required or must be attained during employment. Renewed every three (3) years.

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Job Title LEAD TEACHER

ID 4448096

Facility Fortress Corporation-Fort Sanders West

Department Name NANNY'S