Lead Toddler Teacher

Acquire4Hire LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a dedicated Daycare Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children. The role emphasizes Learn through Play in a Christian setting and involves planning age-appropriate activities to support early academic and social development.

You will greet children and families warmly, monitor safety, maintain small groups, and work with families through email, apps, or calls.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• A background check is mandatory.
• 2 years of professional childcare experience is preferred.
• A high school education is required.

Responsibilities

• We greet each child and their parent with a cheerful, upbeat, and joyous demeanor.
• Plan and implement Learn through Play curriculum in a Christian setting.
• Tailor lessons to each age group with handwriting, crafts, games, hands-on activities, and field trips.
• Ensure children's safety and maintain small groups.
• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds as needed.
• Enforce classroom rules and behavior procedures.
• Uphold all student administration policies and state regulations.
• Report any physical or developmental concerns for follow-up.
• Update parents via email, school app, or telephone.
• Serve meals and snacks per guidelines; document allergies.
• Maintain cleanliness and neatness of the facility.

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Daycare Teacher to join our team and provide exceptional care to our children in a fun and engaging environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives, and we are looking for an individual who is comfortable with an active work pace and can provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere for our children.

Full-time positions may be available, offering a stable and rewarding career path for the right candidate.

What You'll Do

Primary Responsibilities

• We welcome each child and their parent with a cheerful, upbeat, and joyous demeanor.
• Our teacher plans and implements "Learn through Play" instructional curriculum in a Christian learning environment that encourages students to develop their academic potential.
• Lessons are tailored to each age group, incorporating handwriting, crafts, games, hands-on activities, field trips, and daily homework to support curriculum.
• Our teacher ensures the children's safety and maintains a small group.
• The ability to lift, pull, push, or hold 20-30 pounds is essential.
• Classroom rules and behavior procedures are established and enforced.
• Our teacher upholds all student administration policies and state governing rules.
• Any physical or developmental problems are reported for further attention.
• Parents are updated via email, school app, or telephone.
• Meals and snacks are served in accordance with nutritional guidelines, and allergies are recognized and documented for each child.
• The cleanliness and neatness of the facility and its parts are maintained.
• We are seeking serious applicants only.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience

• CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• A background check is mandatory.
• 2 years of professional childcare experience is preferred.
• A high school education is required.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

• Able to work with 2 and 3-year-old toddlers with ease.
• Possess the ability to open and close facilities periodically.
• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or Social Science is an asset.
• Daycare Training Certificates can be beneficial.