Lead Teacher, 2-Year-Old Classroom | Tuition Reimbursement

Shenandoah University; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

University holidays

Benefits package

Job summary

Shenandoah University’s Child Care Center in Winchester, Virginia, is seeking a Lead Teacher for the 2-year-old classroom in a full-time, benefited role. The position supports a warm, safe, and educational environment with curriculum planning aligned to ELDS and daily care responsibilities.

The role requires organizing developmentally appropriate activities, supervising assistants, communicating with families, and adhering to licensing standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in child-related field such as elementary education, nursing, or recreation with six months of programmatic experience
• Endorsement or bachelor’s degree in child-related field with one year of programmatic experience
• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education with 18 ECE credits and one year of programmatic experience
• CDA credential and one year of programmatic experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and weekly lesson plans aligned with ELDS
• Plan experiences supporting social-emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and creative development
• Use hands-on learning, meaningful play, and open-ended questions to encourage exploration
• Maintain frequent and professional communication with families regarding children’s development, daily experiences, and activities
• Supervise and direct assistant teachers and substitutes to ensure routines, activities, hygiene, and safety procedures
• Maintain active supervision and safe classroom environment
• Provide developmentally appropriate positive guidance and support children’s growing independence and social skills
• Assist with diapering, toilet learning, handwashing, meals, and daily-care routines
• Maintain accurate classroom records, lesson plans, attendance, and documentation
• Follow Shenandoah University, Child Care Center, and Virginia licensing policies
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and Center activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Graduate degree in child-related field

Endorsement or bachelor’s degree in child-related field

Associate’s Degree in early childhood education (18 ECE credits)

CDA credential

Job description

Shenandoah University’s Child Care Center in Winchester, Virginia, is seeking a Lead Teacher for the 2-year-old classroom in a full-time, benefited role. The position supports a warm, safe, and educational environment with curriculum planning aligned to ELDS and daily care responsibilities.

The role requires organizing developmentally appropriate activities, supervising assistants, communicating with families, and adhering to licensing standards.