Early Childhood - Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary or reduced-rate childcare

Professional development opportunities

Family-oriented position with adaptable hours

Daily outdoor activities

Consistent working hours, no evening or weekend shifts

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a Lead After School Care Teacher in Chesapeake, Virginia, to join a supportive childcare center. The role involves coordinating educational curriculum, leading activities for children, and communicating with parents. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, a passion for child development, and excellent leadership skills. Benefits include competitive wages, professional development, and flexible hours, making it a rewarding and enriching workplace.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive, reliable work ethic.
• Passionate about working with children.
• Meets licensing requirements: TB test, background check, health screening.
• Physical ability to perform required job duties.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum.
• Lead by example through modeling and coaching.
• Plan age-appropriate activities for children.
• Maintain communication with parents.
• Ensure compliance with center policies and regulations.
• Maintain a healthy classroom environment.
• Supervise teacher assistants.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Develop a personal professional development plan.

Skills

Positive, reliable work ethic

Passionate about working with children

Excellent leadership skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Do you love working with children? Do you prefer a hands‑on job with smiling faces over sitting at a computer screen all day? Our childcare center strives to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. We prioritize the well‑being and development of each child in our care and build strong relationships with their families. We offer competitive wages, professional growth opportunities, and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance for our staff. Joining our team means being part of a supportive and dedicated community committed to high‑quality care.

Positions

• Lead After School Care Teacher
• Lead Infant Teacher
• Assistant Infant and Toddler Teacher

Benefits

• Complimentary or reduced‑rate childcare for your children
• Family‑oriented position with adaptable hours
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Recognition, career trajectory, and a supportive family‑like culture
• Daily outdoor activities, clean facilities, strict health protocols
• Consistent working hours, no evening or weekend shifts
• Celebrations throughout the year and opportunities to make an impact

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 engage children and support social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communication with parents through discussions, progress reports, and parent‑teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain a healthy classroom environment, including hygiene, cleanliness, safety, and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure planned activities, hygiene and safety standards are followed.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan for continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Positive, reliable work ethic
• Passionate about working with children
• Meets/exceeds licensing requirements: TB test, background check, health screening.
• Physical ability to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in early childhood education or related field.
• Hold CDA or other associate's degree or higher.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Current Medication Administration Training (MAT).