Early Childhood Teacher – Calvary Young Children’s School
Green Hills | Nashville, TN

Calvary Young Children’s School (CYCS), located in the beautiful Green Hills area of Nashville, is seeking caring, dedicated early childhood professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children.

CYCS is a DHS-licensed, high-quality preschool serving children ages 6 weeks through five years old. We provide a safe, nurturing Christian environment where children, families, and staff feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow together. Our team is collaborative, positive, and committed to learning through play and meaningful relationships.

We are currently hiring teachers for our Young Toddler, Two-Year-Old, and Pre-K 4 classrooms.

Compensation is competitive and based on experience, education, and credentials. ($15.00-$20.00/hr)

To apply call (615) 269-5574.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking educators who:

• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team
• Have experience working with young children
• Are eager to learn and participate in ongoing professional development
• Demonstrate warmth, patience, and professionalism
• Have knowledge of (or willingness to learn) TN DHS rules and regulations

Qualifications

• Assistant Teachers must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma required
• CDA, Associate’s, or bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field preferred
• Ideal schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Prior teaching or childcare experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creating a warm, engaging classroom environment
• Supervising and interacting with children throughout the day
• Supporting diapering, toileting, and potty training as appropriate
• Supervising meals and snack times
• Assisting with or implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans
• Supporting CYCS’s philosophy of learning through play
• Following policies and procedures outlined in the CYCS handbook

Why Join CYCS?

We believe in supporting our teachers just as they support our children.

Benefits include:

• Group health insurance options
• Dental and life insurance opportunities
• Retirement plan for full-time employees after one year
• 50% childcare tuition discount for full-time employees
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• 12 days Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Paid Christmas Break and Spring Break
• No weekends — supporting work/life balance

Position Details

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person

Preferred Experience

• Teaching: 1 year
• Childcare: 1 year

Preferred Certification

• Child Development Associate (CDA)

About Calvary Young Children's School

CYCS is a DHS-licensed, high-quality preschool serving children ages 6 weeks through five years old. We provide a safe, nurturing Christian environment where children, families, and staff feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow together. Our team is collaborative, positive, and committed to learning through play and meaningful relationships.

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