Licensed Pre-K Teacher

Hrcapinc; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period

1 paid day off annually for your birthday

Official Break Pay (Spring Break, Summer Break, and Winter Break)

75% of health insurance premiums covered

403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match

Pre-tax premiums via 125 Plan

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization in Hampton seeks a qualified educator to teach preschool children. Responsibilities include developing individualized education plans, engaging with families, and maintaining comprehensive records. Ideal candidates must have a Virginia Early Childhood or Elementary Education License and experience with preschool children. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a valid Virginia Driver’s license.
• Background check necessary for employment.
• Proven ability to treat children and families with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Teaches up to 20 children and performs health checks.
• Develops individualized service plans for each child.
• Maintains records and documentation for each child.
• Supervises the Teacher Assistant.
• Incorporates STREAMin3, Heggerty, and HCS Language Arts curriculum in lesson plans.
• Ensures children are evaluated in literacy and mathematics using VLP (PALS) and VKRP PreK math assessment.
• Implements progress and report cards on each child promptly.
• Maintains an inventory of classroom supplies and requests for supplies/equipment.
• Maintains confidential files and detailed caseload documentation.
• Develops individualized service plans across motor, language, cognitive skills.
• Conducts conferences and documents outcomes; writes weekly lesson plans.
• Submits monthly activity reports and maintains accurate attendance and class roles.
• Reports to the Director of Education and Training Services.
• Recruits and supervises volunteers; tracks volunteer hours and reports monthly.
• Engages parents in classroom activities and attends trainings.

Skills

Experience teaching preschool-age children

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Training and supervision of volunteers

Education

Virginia Early Childhood or Elementary Education License in Pre-K - 6

Job description

Hampton, United States | Posted on 09/23/2025

• Teaches a maximum of twenty (20) children.
• Meets and greets children upon arrival to and from school daily.
• Performs spot health checks on all children upon arrival to school daily.
• Supervises the Teacher Assistant.
• Incorporates STREAMin3, Heggerty, and HCS Language Arts curriculum in lesson plans.
• Ensures children are evaluated in literacy and mathematics using VLP (PALS) and VKRP PreK math assessment.
• Implements progress and report cards on each child promptly.
• Maintains an inventory of all classroom supplies.
• Makes requests for supplies and equipment.
• Maintains a confidential and comprehensive file on each child by maintaining accurate and detailed caseload documentation.
• Develop and implement an individualized service plan for each child in the areas of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual perceptual skills, self-help skills, language skills, and cognitive skills based on individual developmental levels and developmental assessment.
• Conducts at least two conferences per child; documents conferences accurately into the child's folder.
• Writes weekly lesson plans for the classroom, and submits a copy monthly to the Program Analyst / Data Quality Manager.
• Submits a monthly report to the Program Analyst / Data Quality Manager by the second day of the following month with information such as activities done in the classroom, lesson themes, field trips taken, and number of conferences with parents.
• Maintains an accurate class role on all children with name, address, phone number, birth date, parent’s name, emergency contact information, and other required data. Updates the class role periodically.
• Maintains an accurate monthly attendance record; submits a copy of the monthly attendance record to the Program Analyst / Data Quality Manager by the second day of the following month.
• Reports to the Director of Education and Training Services.
• Recruits volunteers to work in the classroom; trains, orients, and supervises volunteers working in the classroom; monitors volunteer hours each day, each week, and submits a monthly report on volunteer hours to the Program Specialist by the second day of the following month.
• Actively involves parents in classroom activities on an ongoing basis.
• Attends training, workshops, and in-services as related to the job.
• Treats children, their parents, and their families with dignity and respect; maintains a positive attitude.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding the family, the parents, and the child in every aspect, whether it be records, written documentation, verbal statements, and meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Virginia Early Childhood or Elementary Education License in Pre-K - 6. Experience teaching preschool-age children is required. A background check and a valid Virginia Driver’s license are necessary for employment.

Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, effective the first day of the month following your hire date. Benefits include:

• Sick leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period
• 1 paid day off annually for your birthday
• Official Break Pay (Spring Break, Summer Break, and Winter Break)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents
• HRCAP covers 75% of health insurance premiums
• Coverage begins the first of the month after hire
• Pre-tax premium deductions via Section 125 Plan
• 403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% after one year of service

Additional details are provided in the HRCAP Employee Handbook and Summary Plan Documents.