PK & AS Teacher Positions (Immediate Openings)

Child Care Resources Inc; Virginia; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teacher to develop a cohesive teaching team and manage classroom operations. This role involves coordinating educational curricula, fostering a stimulating environment for children's growth, and ensuring compliance with center policies and state regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a deep understanding of child development, and a commitment to teamwork. Join a supportive organization that values professional growth and offers opportunities for additional hours when schools are closed. If you are passionate about early childhood education and making a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional childcare experience required.
• Strong understanding of child development and CPR/First Aid certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate educational curriculum and develop classroom activities.
• Supervise teacher assistants and maintain communication with parents.
• Ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Child Development Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CDA Certification

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment, including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass a health screening.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat, or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Nice to have but not required:

• CDA Certification.
• Associate Degree in early childhood education or related field of study.

Benefits

Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

Additional work hours available when schools are closed.