Early Learning Teacher

3 weeks ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States Vanderbilt University Medical Center Full time

Job Summary:

The Early Learning Teacher is responsible for leading the classroom and promoting academic, social-emotional growth and development of children. This role involves developing partnerships with parents/child's caregivers and engaging and encouraging parent participation in the programs with minimal guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leads age-appropriate curriculum and activities to nurture and stimulate all domains of children's development in their care.
  • Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth.
  • Performs ongoing developmental evaluations of children as required by DHS and develops lesson plans and follows curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child.
  • Maintains ongoing, open communication with parents/caregivers.
  • Plans and implements support for nutrition routines.
  • Provides attentive supervision of children.

Organization:

VUMC Child Care - Knob Rd

Department Summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Child and Family Centers offer early childhood care and education for the children of VUMC employees. The childcare program serves children, from six weeks old to age 5. The centers are licensed by the Tennessee Department of Human Services.

The Child and Family Centers provide quality care and education in a safe, nurturing and engaging environment.

Locations

Belcourt Child and Family Center 2140 Belcourt Avenue

Patterson Child and Family Center 1817 Patterson Street

Knob Child and Family Center 5701 Knob Road

Dakota Child and Family Center 4108 Dakota Avenue

Sign-On Bonus Details and Requirements

$5,000 sign-on bonus

The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.

Core Accountabilities:

Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance.

Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement.

Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements.

Individually contributes to project/ work teams.

Core Capabilities:

Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others, Builds and Maintains Relationships, Communicates Effectively.

Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion, Solves Complex Problems, Offers Meaningful Advice and Support.

Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work, Ensures Continuous Improvement, Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements.

Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability, Stewards Organizational Resources, Makes Data Driven Decisions.

Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas, Applies Technology, Adapts to Change.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities: Leads age-appropriate curriculum and activities, Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment, Performs ongoing developmental evaluations, Maintains ongoing, open communication with parents/caregivers, Plans and implements support for nutrition routines, Provides attentive supervision of children.

Certifications: None specified.

Work Experience: 2 years.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled



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