Childcare Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off (vacation, sick days, personal days)

Health & Wellness insurance

Professional Development opportunities

Work–Life Balance options

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is looking for a Lead Pre‑Kindergarten Teacher in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This position involves creating engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for preschool-aged children. Responsibilities include curriculum development, leading a teaching team, engaging children through activities, and maintaining parent communication. Candidates should have a degree in Early Childhood Education, at least 2 years of experience, and CPR certification. Benefits include competitive salary, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching preschool-aged children (3–5 years).
• Strong classroom management and leadership skills; experience mentoring teaching staff a plus.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational curriculum by creating classroom activities aligned with early learning standards.
• Lead by example, promoting teaching team success through modeling best practices.
• Plan and execute individual and group activities that actively engage children.
• Maintain regular communication with parents to support student growth.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Communication

Team leadership

Child development knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Summary

Lead Pre‑Kindergarten Teacher with expertise in creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Skilled in guiding young children’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth while fostering a collaborative classroom environment. Strong communicator and team leader committed to high‑quality early childhood education.

Duties

• Curriculum Coordination: Develop and implement educational curriculum by creating classroom activities aligned with developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Team Leadership: Lead by example, promoting teaching team success through modeling best practices, coaching, and mentoring staff.
• Lesson Planning & Instruction: Plan and execute individual and group activities that actively engage children and support social, cognitive, and emotional development.
• Parent Communication: Maintain regular communication with parents via informal discussions, progress reports, and parent‑teacher conferences to support student growth.
• Compliance & Policies: Ensure all center policies and state regulations are consistently met.
• Classroom Environment: Maintain a healthy, safe, and secure classroom, ensuring hygiene and cleanliness standards are upheld.
• Staff Supervision: Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure adherence to planned activities, hygiene, and safety protocols.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate documentation, forms, and student records in compliance with center and state requirements.
• Professional Development: Pursue ongoing professional growth through a personal development plan to continually enhance teaching quality and classroom outcomes.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching preschool‑aged children (3–5 years).
• Knowledge of child development and ability to create age‑appropriate curriculum.
• Strong classroom management and leadership skills; experience mentoring teaching staff a plus.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with children, parents, and colleagues.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Energetic, patient, and passionate about fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Ability to participate in physical activities, lift and assist children, and handle classroom materials.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and parent communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with play‑based or project‑based learning approaches.
• Knowledge of early literacy, numeracy, and social‑emotional development.
• Ability to integrate arts, music, and movement into daily lessons.
• Familiarity with educational technology for young learners.
• Strong classroom management and positive behavior guidance skills.
• Creativity, flexibility, and high energy to engage children.
• Excellent communication skills with both children and parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off (vacation, sick days, personal days)
• Holiday pay
• Retirement plan or 401(k) options
• Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision insurance
• Mental health support or EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Professional Development: paid training and workshops, tuition reimbursement or support for continuing education
• Access to teaching resources and classroom materials
• Work–Life Balance: flexible scheduling or limited evening/weekend work, paid holidays or school breaks
• Staff perks: classroom supply stipend, childcare discounts (especially if center‑based), employee appreciation events
• Opportunities for career growth (lead teacher, curriculum coordinator, etc.)
• Recognition programs for outstanding teaching