Preschool Lead Teacher

Richmond, VA

Full Time

 

Overview

Be At Least 19 Years Of Age |

This Position Could Begin Immediately Through The School Year. Candidates Must Be Able To Work Monday-Friday 6:30 Am-6:30 Pm. There Will Be 2 Training Days Leading Up To The Beginning Of The Program.

Must Have 3 Years Of Programmatic Child Care Experience Or 1 Year Of Programmatic Child Care Experience And Possess An Associate’s Degree In Early Childhood Education Or Child Development; Or A Bachelor’s Degree In Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Or A Child-Related Field. Two Professional References Required.

Qualifications

  • Be CPR, First Aid, And Blood Borne Pathogen Certified Or Obtain Certification Upon Hire

  • Be Mentally And Physically Capable Of Caring For A Large Group Of Children Alone In A Classroom

  • Possess A Strong Work Ethic, Be Punctual, And Have Minimal Absences. Strong Christian Faith And Willing To Teach Christian Principles In The Classroom

  • Have An Awareness Of The Unique Needs Of Young Children And Have Appropriate Expectations Of Their Abilities

  • Be Able To Kneel, Bend, Squat, Lift, Push, Pull, And Carry Children Up To 70lbs

  • Be Available For Full-Time Employment And Available To Work As Early As 6:30 And As Late As 6:30 Pm

  • Have Dependable Transportation And Duties

Responsibilities And Duties

  • Engage Children In Activities And Play That Stimulates Their Development

  • Assist Children With Activities Of Daily Life (Restroom Use, Hand Washing)

  • Appropriately Supervise Children While Keeping Them Safe At All Times

  • Approach Parents Daily And Speak With Them About Their Children

  • Establish A Professional Level Of Rapport With Each Family In Order To Provide Quality Care And Friendly Service

  • Creating And Maintaining An Environment That Is Clean, Organized, And Safe For All Children

  • Supervise Assistant Teachers In The Classroom And Ensure They Are Following Program Policy And Customer Service Expectation

  • Train Any Teacher Assistants In The Classroom And Direct Them As To What Duties Need To Be Carried Out Throughout The Day

  • Plan Daily Activities That Are Developmentally Appropriate For Young Children

  • Conduct Child Assessments And Facilitate Parent-Teacher Conferences

  • Attend And Engage In Occasional Parent Participation Events And Other Events That May Be On Nights

  • Prepare Monthly Parent Newsletters And Weekly Lesson Plans According To Policy

  • Be Responsible For Daily Sheets And The Daily Activities Pertaining To Eating, Sleeping, Learning, And Playing

  • Maintain A Professional Self-Image And Project The Values Of The Organization At All Times


WORK WEEK

Monday - Friday

6:30 Am-6:30 Pm

JOB TYPE

$13.50/Hour

35-40 Hours Per Week

BENEFITS

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Vision

Dental

Sick Days