Inspiring Preschool Teacher & Curriculum Creator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to establish and maintain engaging learning environments for children under five at programs in Richmond, Virginia.

Responsibilities include organizing activities that foster physical, mental, and social development, promoting age-appropriate learning, and monitoring child progress. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff to ensure inclusive education and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally.
• Ability to maintain leadership in a classroom environment with students under 5 years of age.
• Ability to provide care for children’s needs.
• Ability to develop, design, and create learning curriculum.
• Ability to identify the development needs of others and help others improve their knowledge or skills.
• Ability to identify education needs of others and develop a formal educational or training program or classes to meet those needs.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Demonstrated experience working in community engagement, early childhood experiences, and/or volunteer coordination.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
• Daily attendance of scheduled shift between 8:30-5:30, one hour lunch break.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development; such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and basic skills.
• Professional knowledge in promoting age appropriate learning; such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Decision making has a measurable impact on service delivery and operational goals.
• Professional development and training as necessary to maintain and grow professional knowledge and skills.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom leadership

Curriculum design

Child development knowledge

Observation and assessment

Diversity and inclusion

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate's Degree

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to establish and maintain engaging learning environments for children under five at programs in Richmond, Virginia.

Responsibilities include organizing activities that foster physical, mental, and social development, promoting age-appropriate learning, and monitoring child progress. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff to ensure inclusive education and ongoing professional growth.