Prekindergarten Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

CDA credential training program

Tuition reimbursement

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Willowcreek Academy is seeking a Lead Teacher to contribute to an award-winning, accredited program in Centreville, VA. You will create engaging lessons, maintain clean classrooms, and foster a positive learning environment for children in their early years.

Ideal candidates hold a CDA or Teaching Certificate, plus child-related credits or a related degree, and have a passion for educating young minds, with experience in licensed childcare settings.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree with 12 child related credits, CDA, or Teaching Certificate.
• Hold a High school diploma.
• Pass all background checks as required by the state.
• Experience working with young children.
• Have a passion for educating young minds.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and healthy environment for children to learn and grow.
• Develop engaging and interactive lesson plans.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of classrooms.
• Stay up-to-date with best practices in early childhood education.
• Communicate effectively with parents and family members.
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote teamwork and a positive atmosphere.
• Design lessons that meet curriculum guidelines and engage children.

Skills

Early childhood

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Education

CDA or Teaching Certificate

12 child-related credits degree

High school diploma

Job description

About This Role

Come join the Willowcreek Academy team and be a part of an award-winning and accredited organization!

About This Role

Come join the Willowcreek Academy team and be a part of an award-winning and accredited organization! We're seeking high-energy, well-educated individuals who genuinely love their work. We strive to provide the best possible education, care, and fun for children in their first five years. We're currently looking for Lead Teachers who share our passion and enthusiasm for early childhood education. In return, we offer a range of benefits, including paid vacation, personal leave, holidays, staff discount, CDA training and certification, and educational reimbursement.

What You'll Do

Staff responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creating a positive and healthy environment for children to learn and grow
• Developing engaging and interactive lesson plans
• Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of classrooms
• Staying up-to-date with best practices in early childhood education
• Effective communication with parents and family members
• Collaborating with colleagues to promote teamwork and a positive atmosphere
• Designing lessons that meet curriculum guidelines and engage children

Requirements

All applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a degree with 12 child related credits, CDA, or Teaching Certificate
• Hold a High school diploma
• pass all background checks as required by the state
• Experience working with young children
• Have a passion for educating young minds

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a licensed childcare facility for at least six months
• A 'can-do' attitude with a passion for learning and growth
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people and personalities
• A willingness to learn and grow within the company

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• paid vacation
• paid personal leave
• paid holidays
• child care discount
• CDA credential training program
• tuition reimbursment
• annual bonuses