Early Childhood Teacher

The Father's House Child Development Center; Petersburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Father's House Child Development Center in Petersburg, VA seeks an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing classroom where young children grow emotionally, socially, and academically. You will design age-appropriate curricula and collaborate with families to support each child’s development.

Responsibilities include planning engaging activities, following daily routines, assisting with meals and hygiene, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and families.

Aufgaben

• Supervise children to ensure safety and well-being.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities supporting learning.
• Follow daily schedules, routines, and lesson plans.
• Assist with meals, toileting, handwashing, and other needs.
• Use positive behavior guidance to encourage cooperation.
• Maintain attendance, behavior notes, and incident reports.
• Keep classroom clean and sanitized, including learning materials.
• Follow center policies and health/safety procedures.
• Complete required training by deadlines.
• Support staffing and daily center operations as needed.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Team collaboration

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor’s in ECE or related

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team in Petersburg, VA. In this role, you will create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where young children can grow emotionally, socially, and academically. You will design and implement age-appropriate curricula that foster curiosity and foundational skills, collaborating closely with families to support each child's unique development.

What You'll Do

• Supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities that support children’s learning and development.
• Follow daily classroom schedules, routines, and lesson plans.
• Assist children with meals, toileting, handwashing, and other daily needs as appropriate for their age.
• Use positive behavior guidance to encourage cooperation and appropriate interactions.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, behavior notes, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, and sanitized, including toys, tables, and learning materials.
• Assist with cleaning common areas, including eating areas and bathrooms, as assigned.
• Follow child-to-staff ratios, health and safety procedures, and center policies.
• Complete required training and professional development by established deadlines.
• Assist in other classrooms as needed to support staffing, ratios, and daily center operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in childcare or early childhood education required.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with children.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and priorities
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Have

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
• Child Development Associate (CDA)

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent