Preschool Assistant Teacher - Floater

Spring Education Group; Virginia, Richmond (MN, VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization is seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher to join their vibrant community. In this role, you will create engaging learning environments that foster the growth and development of young children. You will collaborate with a talented team of educators to implement a diverse curriculum and build strong relationships with families. This position offers a unique opportunity to inspire and nurture future generations while being part of a supportive community that values education and play. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in early childhood education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Tuition discounts for your children

Education Reimbursement & Partnerships

Professional Development & Teacher In-Service Days

Qualifications

• CDA Certification required; Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to implement curriculum effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage learning environments for children's development.
• Ensure a safe and clean learning environment while meeting accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with a team and build relationships with families and the community.

Skills

Child Development

Early Childhood Education

Interpersonal Skills

Curriculum Implementation

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Chesterbrook Academy (#812), 3039 Stony Point Rd, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America Req #9849

Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

Summary:

As a Preschool Teacher at Chesterbrook Academy, you will create, manage, and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives. Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and the collective/individual interest of its staff and student body.

Responsibilities:

• Culture: Positively influence your peers to work toward and meet the school’s vision of excellence. Provide and maintain quality education programs. Ensure successful implementation of approved curriculum.
• Health & Safety: Prioritize a safe, clean, and attractive learning environment. Maintain compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and internal policies and procedures.
• Educate, Inspire, Engage: Our teachers are enthusiastic about developing life-long learners, genuinely care about children, and possess the sensitivity and knowledge to understand a child’s individual needs while fostering an inclusive classroom.
• Relationship Building: Have a strong desire to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse educators and administrators. Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with the families, students, and school community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or equivalent preferred.
• Often carrying and lifting 25 pounds or less (25-50%) and occasionally carrying 25-50 pounds (10-25%).

Mission:

We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play. We partner with parents by engaging in consistent communication and providing daily snapshots of their child's day, inviting them to be a part of the school experience as well. We embrace a culture of care - physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, both in and out of the classroom.

Benefits include:

• Beyond Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Tuition discounts for your children
• FSA plans for both medical and dependent care
• Education Reimbursement & Partnerships
• CDA Program
• Professional Development & Teacher In-Service Days

This is not a complete list of job duties. A more detailed Job Description will be provided.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.