Lead Toddler Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is looking for a full-time Daycare Teacher in Chesapeake, Virginia, to provide care and educational activities for children. The ideal candidate must have a high school education, a background check, and CPR/First Aid certification. Responsibilities include greeting children, planning lesson plans, and ensuring safety in a Christian learning environment. Experience with toddlers and an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education are preferred. Join us in making a positive impact on children's lives every day!

Qualifications

• Must have a high school education and pass a background check.
• 2 years of professional childcare experience is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet every parent or child in a cheerful manner.
• Plan and implement an instructional curriculum.
• Create age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Maintain classroom rules and monitor children's safety.
• Serve meals and recognize allergens.

Skills

Active play

Child safety monitoring

Lesson planning

Communication with parents

Ability to lift 20-30 pounds

Education

High school education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

We are seeking a Daycare Teacher to join our team to care for children at our facility. The position offers a unique opportunity to positively impact children’s lives in an exciting and fun environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable being on their feet for a large portion of the day and able to provide active play for children.

Full‑time Positions

Full‑time positions may be available.

Duties

• Greet every parent or child in a cheerful, upbeat and joyous manner.
• Plan, organize, and implement "Learn through Play" instructional curriculum in a Christian learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Create age‑appropriate lesson plans and incorporate handwriting, crafts, games, hands‑on activities, field trips, and daily homework to support the curriculum.
• Maintain a small group by monitoring the children's safety.
• Be able to lift, pull, push, or hold 20-30 pounds.
• Establish classroom rules and behavior procedures.
• Enforce all student administration policies and state governing rules.
• Report physical or developmental problems that may require further attention.
• Update parents via email, school app, or telephone.
• Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines and recognize and document allergens for each child.
• Maintain the cleanliness and neatness of the facility and its parts (e.g., bathrooms, classrooms, kitchen).

Requirements

• High school education required.
• Background check required.
• 2 years of professional childcare experience (preferred).
• CPR/First Aid certification required.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Social Science.
• Comfortable working with 2- and 3-year-old toddlers.
• Ability to open and/or close facilities periodically.
• Daycare training certificates.