Metro Action Commission Head Start Teacher 2
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Nashville, TN, TNFull-time$54K/yrPosted 3w agoStill listed today
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The Head Start Teacher 2 works under the direct supervision of the Head Start Center Manager and general supervision of the Assistant Center Manager. The role supports children’s development and education in a Head Start classroom, including lesson planning, family consultation, child supervision, and coordination with families and community services. A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required, with no exceptions to the degree requirement.
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Full job description
This is a full time, Non-Civil Service position with Metro Action Commission. The Head Start Teacher 2 is under the direct supervision of the Head Start Center Manager and the general supervision of Head Start Assistant Center Manager.
- Help children develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally
- Plan, document, and implement daily lesson plans and special activities
- Attend staff meetings, training and other related meetings as requested
- Responsible for all consultation(s) with parents
- Maintain current records, perform tasks associated with the education component, and assure confidentiality
- Maintain proper supervision of children at all times indoors and outdoors
- Document and implement integration of component events in the classroom (i.e., handwashing, toileting, tooth brushing, preparing children for health services and community visits)
- Report any children concerns to the (assigned) Parent, Family, Community, and Engagement Advocate
- Report suspected child abuse or neglect to the immediate supervisor
- Insure daily implementation of the family style food service
- Support and assist volunteers serving in the education program
- Assume other task-related duties as requested
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Valid Driver License.
Official College Transcripts - If you wish to qualify, we need a copy of your official college transcript sent from the university or college.
Please Note: Due to Federal regulations there are no exceptions to the Degree requirement
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.• Previous work experience with young children
- Certification in Early Childhood Education
Please be advised that ALL candidates for ANY position with the Metropolitan Action Commission will be subject to a background check.
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and the Metropolitan Action Commission are equal opportunity employers. In compliance with Tennessee law, all applications are subject to public disclosure.
Requests for ADA accommodations should be directed to Rickie McQueen at (615) 862-8860, Extension 70103.
For questions contact the Human Resources department at: 615-862-8860 ext.70105.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,744 open Early Childhood Educator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$54K/yr
- US median$48–55K/yr75 salary ranges
This rate, $54K, is close to the US median midpoint ($53K) — in the middle half of Early Childhood Educator salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 14 open Early Childhood Educator jobs in Tennessee and 1,744 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- Early Childhood Educator postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (624 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 101 of the 1,744 open Early Childhood Educator jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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