Child Care Teacher

Inabia-Software-; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The ChildCareTeacher role at theChildCareCenter plans and implements lesson plans for children from six weeks to six years, ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment. You will document progress for families and supervise aides as part of a collaborative teaching team, aligning with Reggio-inspired practices.

Ideal candidates hold a two-year degree in early childhood education with at least 40 hours of related coursework, and strong communication skills to support growth and family

Qualifications

• Requires two-year degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Minimum 40 hours of coursework in early childhood education or related field (e.g., Child Psychology, Children's Literature).
• Experience with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years preferred.
• Familiarity with Reggio approach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement lesson plans for the classroom.
• Document children's progress and prepare parent reports.
• Ensure classroom is clean, safe, and free of hazards.
• Supervise aides and volunteers.
• Support program goals promoting autonomy and family involvement.
• Demonstrate Reggio concepts in indoor and outdoor areas.
• Follow licensing and accrediting standards.
• Maintain written reports and records for each child.
• Participate in staff meetings and mandatory CE events.

Skills

Experience with children

Two years experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

Multitasking

Attention to safety

Education

Two year degree in early childhood education

High School Diploma

40 hours coursework

Equivalent education/experience

Bachelor/Master in Early Childhood or Elementary Education

Job description

Utilizing the Reggio education approach, theChildCareTeacher plans, develops and implementschildcreative and adaptive lesson plans and provides a safe, secure and engaging environment for children six weeks to six years age. As part of a teaching team, ChildCareTeacher ensures that interactions with children support their self-esteem and promote their growth and development. TheChildCareTeacher makes learning a fun process that allows and encourages children to explode their full potential.

• Plan, develop and implement lesson plans for assigned classroom.
• Documentchildren’s daily progress and activities and prepare reports to parents.
• Ensure that the classroom is clean and neat and free of health hazards or infection control risks.
• Supervise teacher aides and volunteers assigned to their classroom or within their scope of practice throughout the center.
• Provides support for the program goals designed to promote autonomy, significant respect for the abilities of children, involvement of parents and enriched experience which aid in maximizing the potential of the developing child and family.
• Demonstrates understanding of how Reggio concepts are implemented in both the indoor and outdoor classrooms.
• Licensing and /or Accrediting Body Requirements and Standard.
• Performs in adherence to licensing and /or Accrediting Body Requirements and Standard.
• Develops Lesson Plans/Goals designed to nurture and promote cognitive, social and motor development.
• Plans for and promote gross and fine motor development, language skills and independence.
• Focuses on enhancing self-concepts and self-esteem through positive interactions with children and families.
• Documents & Provides Feedback/Observations.
• Prepares, review and maintains assigned written reports and records for each child.
• Follows established policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines in an effort to support best practice for children and families.
• Continuing Education/Required Meeting Actively participates in staff meetings, special sessions and mandatory CE events.
• Maintains collaborative team relationships with other teachers/staff.
• Meets with other teachers, team leader, Site Supervisor or Director to communicate need of the children, staff and area.
• Review data provided on each child and provide for a smooth transition into and out of the area for both parents and children.
• Infection Control & Environmental Health/Safety Utilize infection control procedure and demonstrate safe consciousness in assessing environmental needs.
• Ensure that classroom tables, chairs, cabinets, cubbies, cots, toys and bookshelves are cleaned routinely to ensure that infection control risks are minimized
• Clean/sweeps floors to remove materials that may pose a safety hazard (food, water, paper etc.).
• Removes broken toys, reports unsafe wood surfaces or running surfaces.
• Ensure that staff are stationed on the playground to allow for adequate supervision and response time for the children’s needs and coverage for station are consistently maintained.
• Ensures that bleach and cleaning solutions are prepared correctly, are labeled with date and time and are in a locked area.
• Assist in coordinating environmental needs with team to ensure a safe, clean, well-stocked area and an area which meets the children and family’s needs.
• Performs other duties are assigned and/or participates in special projects in order to support the mission of VCUHS and department.
• Accept alternate assignments, as required.

Skills

• Previous experience working with children ages six (6) weeks to six (6) years of age (paid or unpaid).
• Two (2) years of formal experience.
• Frequent bending. Climbing (steps, ladder, other).
• Reasoning abilities.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to hear effectively.
• Ability to speak clearly.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Reading and comprehension abilities.
• Logical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage frequent and intense customer interactions.
• Ability to adapt to frequent change.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Frequent and intense customer interaction.
• Ability to work in Noisy Environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience specifically working with children six (6) weeks to two (2) years old.
• Familiarity with the Reggio philosophical approach to education for children.

Required Education

• Two (2) year degree in earlychildhood education,childpsychology, psychology or closely related field.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 40 hours of coursework in earlychildhood education or related field (i.e. ChildPsychology, Children's Literature).
• OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education

• Bachelors or Master's degree in EarlyChildhood Education or Elementary Education.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• N/A

Preferred Certifications & Licensure

• ChildDevelopment Associate (CDA) Certificate.