Early Childhood - Lead Teacher Two-Year-Old Teacher (Part Time)

Child Care Resources Inc; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to create a nurturing environment for children. This part-time role involves engaging with young learners, assisting in educational activities, and maintaining close communication with families. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child development and excellent interpersonal skills, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive community, this position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for personal development. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of education and care for children in a family-like setting.

Benefits

50% off monthly child tuition

$50 bonus for teacher referral

Discounted tuition for school accomplishments

Discounted school tuition for childcare and fees

On Site Professional Development training

Educational tuition assistance

Family like atmosphere

Two annual bonus awards for performance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional childcare experience or teaching capacity.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula activities and encourage participation.
• Maintain communication with parents through discussions and reports.

Skills

Child Development Understanding

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree or Higher

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Summary

The Lead Teacher supports the classroom and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. She/He must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Lead Teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress and relays that information back to parents and staff. Lead Teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Winfree Memorial Preschool is a Nationally Accredited Preschool which has been serving families in the Midlothian area for over fifty years.

This Lead Preschool Teacher position is part time, 830-1230pm M-F, with the option for more hours from time to time to supplement income. This position would start as soon as possible with complete training to take place prior to classroom attendance.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Christ Centered- commits to taking actions that develop a closer walk with Christ through active involvement in a Christian church program.
• Team work and Collaboration-Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others
• Communicates effectively with students and families
• Focus and Drive- Continually seeks opportunities to make improvements

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience or teaching compacity.
• High energy.
• Associate degree or higher
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification, provided by Winfree Preschool
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Work with preschool age children in volunteer programs
• Work with tutor programs
• Work with children in camp or Bible school programs
• Customer/Human resource work

Benefits

• Part time position with monthly pay
• Competitive Salary
• Workmen's Compensation
• On Site Professional Development training
• Educational tuition assistance
• Pastoral Care
• Family like atmosphere
• Discounted tuition for school accomplishments
• Discounted school tuition for childcare and fees.

·A 50% off discount on monthly child tuition

·A $50 bonus for teacher referral, after six months of employment of referred teacher.

·Teachers receive a 50% discount on Summer Fun tuition.

·Teachers receive a 50% discount on early childhood education courses with approval and passing grade.

·Teachers receive an opportunity to apply for a school scholarship.

·All required Professional development hours are scheduled and paid for by Winfree Memorial Preschool.

Teachers shall receive two annual bonus awards for overall positive performance and have the potential for other bonuses.