Child Care Teacher

Lancesoft; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft in Richmond, VA is hiring Child Care Teachers for its Children's Pavilion. The ideal candidate brings passion for early childhood education and experience with children from 6 weeks to 6 years old.

You will plan activities, support development, and maintain a safe, nurturing classroom using the Reggio Emilia approach. Responsibilities include creating age-appropriate lesson plans, documenting progress, communicating with parents, supervising staff, and adhering to licensing guidelines.

Qualifications

• CDA Certificate is mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years of childcare experience.
• Experience with children aged 6 weeks to 6 years preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and classroom management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Ability to collaborate with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and learning activities.
• Support children's cognitive, social, emotional, language, and motor development.
• Maintain daily records of children's activities, progress, and observations.
• Communicate with parents regarding children's development and daily activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom.
• Supervise children, teacher aides, and volunteers.
• Follow childcare licensing, safety, and infection control guidelines.
• Encourage children's independence, creativity, and self-confidence.
• Collaborate with teachers, team leaders, and center management.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuing education activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Education

CDA Certificate

Job description

We are seeking qualified Child Care Teachers to join its Children's Pavilion team in Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and experience working with children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age.

The teacher will plan and implement engaging learning activities, support children's development, and maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment using the Reggio Emilia educational approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and learning activities.
• Support children's cognitive, social, emotional, language, and motor development.
• Maintain daily records of children's activities, progress, and observations.
• Communicate with parents regarding children's development and daily activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom.
• Supervise children, teacher aides, and volunteers.
• Follow childcare licensing, safety, and infection control guidelines.
• Encourage children's independence, creativity, and self-confidence.
• Collaborate with teachers, team leaders, and center management.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuing education activities.

Required Qualifications

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate – Mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years of childcare experience.
• Experience working with children aged 6 weeks to 6 years preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and classroom management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents and other staff members.