EDUCATOR-NANNY'S

Overview

Educator, Nanny's

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.

To learn more about Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, visit Fort Sanders West opportunities. 

Position Summary:

Provides a safe and secure environment for children while engaging them in developmentally appropriate activities. Works as a team member with the specialist, lead teacher, and suite members.

Responsibilities

• Works as a team member with specialist, teacher and suite members.
• Assists in developing class goals and objectives.
• Assists in planning and implementing activities for children based on developmentally appropriate practice.
• Monitors children's developmental progress.
• Maintains necessary records.
• Prepares teaching materials; arranges room and provides needed materials.
• Oversees maintenance of the environment and notifies supervisor when a work order needs to be submitted.
• Communicates daily with parents in either written or oral form. Conducts parent conferences.
• Prepares developmental assessments as children progress from the class.
• Provides for the safety and security of the children in the classroom. Assures children's physical needs are met consistently.
• 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:        

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.