Make a Real Impact On Local Children
Every day, you’ll help Darby’s little learners feel safe, confident, and excited to discover the world. Your work shapes their earliest experiences — and those moments matter. If you love making a difference, you’ll feel right at home here.
Be Part of a Supportive, Close-Knit Team
At Tender Years, educators look out for one another. You’re surrounded by teammates who celebrate wins, share ideas, and step in when you need a hand. It’s a place where you can bring your whole self and feel genuinely supported.
Learn From a Passionate, Experienced Leader
Owner Crystal Hughey brings years of childcare experience, a PA Director credential, and a deep love for working with families. She’s in the building every day, ready to guide, mentor, and cheer you on as you grow.
Build Skills & Advance Your Career
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step, you’ll gain hands-on experience and develop valuable teaching, leadership, and classroom management skills. We help you become the educator you’re meant to be.
Spend Less Time Planning & More Time Teaching
With the Funnydaffer curriculum, you get easy-to-follow lesson plans and fun activities ready to go. That means less paperwork and prep time — and more quality time connecting with the children in your care.
Ready To Make a Difference? Apply Today & Join Our Amazing Team!
Open Positions
TEACHER
Are you a passionate educator looking to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of young students? We’re looking for teachers to join our team of long-serving, dedicated professionals who spend their days sparking learning and creating joy!
If you’re ready to move into a career that makes a difference, and you:
- Consider yourself a natural, empathetic leader
- Have work experience and an educational background in ECE
- Are a strong verbal and written communicator who is somewhat tech-savvy
- Can physically complete the tasks necessary to care for small children and
- Agree with and can deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care and learning
then please apply today! We can’t wait to meet you.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Are you a compassionate, motivated person who adores children and wants to break into the field of early childhood education? We’re looking for people like you who want to begin or advance a career providing classroom support to teachers and brightening the lives of the littlest learners.
If you’re ready to move into a career that makes a difference, and you:
- Are friendly, dependable, and willing to work as an integral part of a classroom team
- Desire ECE work experience and professional development opportunities
- Can communicate respectfully with students, colleagues, parents, and administrators
- Are physically able to complete the tasks necessary to care for small children and
- Agree with and can deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care and learning
then please apply today! We can’t wait to meet you.
FLOATER
Are you an adaptable, compassionate person who loves working with young children? Do you have a flexible schedule and a positive can-do attitude? We’re looking for caring people like you to be Floaters on our dedicated team of early childhood educators!
If you’re ready to move into a position that brings something new every day, and you:
- Are dependable, motivated, and willing to work in a variety of classroom settings
- Have or desire work experience in early childhood education
- Are a team player with excellent communication and comprehension skills
- Are physically able to complete the tasks necessary to care for small children and
- Agree with and can deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care and learning
then please apply today! We can’t wait to meet you.
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