3 Year Old Preschool Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Centerville Baptist Church’s Preschool program is seeking a Preschool Teacher to craft engaging, age-appropriate lessons for three-year-olds and create a nurturing, faith-inspired classroom. You will lead activities that support holistic child development, promote independence, and foster positive peer interactions.

The role emphasizes strong collaboration with staff and families, adherence to safety standards, and a warm, patient demeanor.

Qualifications

• Coursework or degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and families.
• Warm, patient, and dependable demeanor.
• Must complete all required background checks and screenings.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, age-specific lessons and classroom activities that cater to the diverse needs of the students
• Establish a positive and structured classroom atmosphere that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive growth
• Support the holistic development of children, encompassing their social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual well-being
• Promote positive behaviors, encourage independence, and foster healthy relationships among peers
• Maintain high standards of classroom cleanliness, organization, and safety
• Develop and maintain effective communication channels with families regarding student progress and classroom activities
• Regularly observe and document developmental milestones and concerns as needed
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and administration to ensure seamless operations
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and school events as required
• Embody Christian values and create an atmosphere where children feel loved, valued, and cherished

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

Early Childhood Education

Job description

About This Role

The Preschool Teacher is a dynamic educator responsible for shaping a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for three-year-old children. By delivering tailored learning experiences, the teacher enables students to flourish socially, emotionally, academically, physically, and spiritually, fostering confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

The Preschool Teacher is a dynamic educator responsible for shaping a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for three-year-old children. By delivering tailored learning experiences, the teacher enables students to flourish socially, emotionally, academically, physically, and spiritually, fostering confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Schedule

• Teaching Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Classroom Hours: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Includes one paid planning hour per day

What You'll Do

• Create engaging, age-specific lessons and classroom activities that cater to the diverse needs of the students
• Establish a positive and structured classroom atmosphere that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive growth
• Support the holistic development of children, encompassing their social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual well-being
• Promote positive behaviors, encourage independence, and foster healthy relationships among peers
• Maintain high standards of classroom cleanliness, organization, and safety
• Develop and maintain effective communication channels with families regarding student progress and classroom activities
• Regularly observe and document developmental milestones and concerns as needed
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and administration to ensure seamless operations
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and school events as required
• Embody Christian values and create an atmosphere where children feel loved, valued, and cherished

Requirements

• Coursework or degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and families
• Warm, patient, and dependable demeanor
• Must complete all required background checks and screenings

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, lift, sit on the floor, and participate in classroom activities as needed
• Ability to actively supervise and engage with young children throughout the school day

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule

About Us

We are a ministry of Centerville Baptist Church and have been one of the longest running programs in the Chesapeake area; 66 years and counting! It is our mission for all children enrolled in the program to know they are loved by God exactly as they are. We lovingly accept children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Centerville Baptist Children's Program offers preschool, kindergarten, and childcare for these ages. Every child is special, loved, and cared for by our dedicated and experienced staff.