Early Childhood -Lead Preschool Teacher/ Lead Pre-K Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in early childhood education is seeking a Teacher to develop and manage educational activities for preschool-aged children. This role involves coordinating curriculum, supervising staff, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children's learning and growth. Candidates should have a strong background in child development and experience in a similar setting, along with an Associate's degree in early childhood education. Join a fun and supportive work environment!

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High energy and ability to work well with others.
• Must clear background check and pass health screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum with developmentally appropriate practices.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers to ensure adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintain communication with parents through progress reports and conferences.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Child Development

Education

Associate's degree in early childhood education

Job description

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Be a part of a fun and supportive work environment!

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE. (CDA)
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Pre-School aged children.

Nice To Haves

MAT certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Benefits

Full time

paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Fun and supportive work environment!