Opening Shift Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Father’s House Child Development Center is seeking a dependable Teacher for the opening shift to prepare the classroom, welcome children and families, and maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Applicants should be reliable, punctual and enjoy working with children, with strong communication and teamwork skills to support daily routines and age-appropriate activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background checks and health requirements must be met.
• Ability to complete required training and professional development.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to arrive on time for opening shifts.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to actively supervise and engage with children throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Open and prepare for the start of each day.
• Welcome children and families in a warm and professional manner.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the assigned classroom.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and daily routines.
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Maintain accurate attendance and classroom documentation.
• Follow all health, safety, sanitation, and center policies.
• Assist with daily cleaning and sanitation of classrooms and common areas, including eating areas and bathrooms.
• Assist in other classrooms as needed to support ratios and daily center operations.
• Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Father’s House Child Development Center is seeking a dependable Teacher to join our team for our opening shift. This position plays an important role in preparing the classroom for the day, welcoming children and families, and creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, punctual, enjoys working with children, and works well as part of a team.

What You'll Do

• Open and prepare for the start of each day.
• Welcome children and families in a warm and professional manner.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the assigned classroom.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and daily routines.
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Maintain accurate attendance and classroom documentation.
• Follow all health, safety, sanitation, and center policies.
• Assist with daily cleaning and sanitation of classrooms and common areas, including eating areas and bathrooms.
• Assist in other classrooms as needed to support ratios and daily center operations.
• Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet all applicable background check and health requirements.
• Ability to complete all required training and professional development.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to arrive on time for scheduled opening shifts.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to actively supervise and engage with children throughout the workday.

Nice To Have

• Experience working in a childcare or early childhood education setting.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Coursework or credentials in early childhood education.