Lead Childcare Teacher

A-Childcare-and-Learning-Cente; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings–Career Development

Dental, Medical & Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

A+ Childcare & Learning is seeking Lead Teachers to support infants through Pre-K in a licensed childcare center. Roles include planning developmentally appropriate lessons, implementing curricula, and maintaining strong family partnerships.

Shifts run Monday–Friday with competitive hourly pay ($15–$18) based on education and experience, plus benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and ability to pass all background checks.
• Preference for an associate degree or higher.
• Previous childcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans and curriculum weekly across all areas of child development; communicate with parents.
• Establish a professional rapport with families to provide quality care.
• Maintain safety and well-being of each child and keep a clean, organized classroom.
• Maintain child assessments and portfolios; conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences.
• Demonstrate physical ability to work around young children; lift up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

A+ Childcare & Learning is a licensed childcare center seeking LeadTeachers to support the following age groups:

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Two's
• Preschool
• Pre-K

To be QUALIFIED for the Lead Teacher opportunity, we require a high school diplomaand the ability to pass all background checks. Preference for applicants who have an associate degree or higher. A plus if you have previous childcare experience.

Required Shift: Available shifts: Monday - Friday;

• 9:00am - 6:00pm
• 8:30am - 5:30pm
• 6:00am - 3:00pm
• 7:30am - 4:30pm

Compensation: $15-$18 per hour, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, includingEnhanced CareerandProfessionalDevelopment
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for ourteachers!

Our Hiring Process for Lead Teachers:

1. Resume screen
2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
3. On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
   1. Q&A
   2. Classroom observation
4. Offer

Main Job Responsibilities for Lead Teachers:

• Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carryout lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Useour parent communication appefficiently.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; andmaintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
• Maintaina child assessment and portfoliofor each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing,walking,running,and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
• Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.

A+ Childcare and Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.