PK & AS Teacher Positions (Immediate Openings)

Acquire4Hire; Virginia; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a dedicated Teacher to foster a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment. In this role, you will be responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team and coordinating the curriculum to ensure that children are actively engaged in their learning. You will lead by example, promoting teamwork and success among staff while maintaining communication with parents. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's development and to contribute to a supportive educational community. If you are passionate about early childhood education and looking to grow professionally, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Understanding of Child Development

Basic Computer Skills

Education

CDA Certification

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

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

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

Requirements

1. Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
2. Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
3. High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
4. A strong understanding of child development.
5. Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
6. Must clear full background check and must pass a health screening.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Nice to have but not required:

1. CDA Certification.
2. 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.