Preschool Classroom Lead Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition Remission

Professional Development

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a Lead Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at First Presbyterian Preschool in Richmond, VA. This role involves supervising and managing a class of children, creating and implementing lesson plans, and maintaining communication with families. Candidates should have a college degree or CDA in early childhood education, possess a warm personality, and be capable of meeting physical requirements. Benefits include PTO, tuition remission, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a college degree, CDA, or extended job experience in early childhood education.
• Should possess a warm and friendly personality.
• Able to lift at least 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervision and management of a class of children.
• Teach assigned children by preparing lesson plans.
• Maintain open communication with families.
• Conduct formal parent/teacher conferences.

Skills

Warm and friendly personality

Sensitivity to feelings and needs

Ability to relate to children and adults

Capacity to lift at least 30 pounds

Education

College degree in early childhood education

CDA or community college certificate

Extended job experience in early childhood education

Job description

Summary

The person selected for this position will be responsible for the overall supervision and management of a class of children. This person is responsible to the Director for providing instruction and nurture for a class of children and for supervising the activities of individuals assigned as assistants or volunteers.

Duties

• Teach the assigned children by preparing and carrying out lesson plans (including goals and objectives)
• Maintain a portfolio on each child
• Planning, supervising and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Preschool
• Gear the program to the needs of the individual child with concerns for his/her interests, special needs, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning
• Maintain open communication with families of assigned children
• Communicate weekly through Brightwheel messaging and/or class newsletter
• Conduct formal parent/teacher conferences as scheduled
• Be responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom
• Participate in at least 25 hours of professional development in the field of early childhood each school year
• Attend and participate in all scheduled staff planning meetings and functions
• Maintain professional attitudes and loyalty to the Preschool always
• Treat each child with dignity and respectPerform other responsibilities as directed by Preschool management

Requirements

The Lead Teacher must have a college degree, CDA, community college certificate and/or extended job experience in early childhood education. The person selected for this position must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to both children and adults and be willing to fulfill teacher responsibilities in accordance with the school's educational philosophy, curriculum guidelines, and classroom procedures. Lead Teacher should be able to lift at least 30 pounds. All employees are subject to satisfactory passing background checks as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• PTO
• Tuition Remission
• Professional Development

About Us

First Presbyterian Preschool is hiring for the 2025-2026 school year. Positions available include lead teacher and assistant teacher, two to five days a week. The ideal candidate must possess a passion for teaching young children in a play‑based preschool setting. FPP is accredited through the Associate for Early Learning Leaders and upholds their standards while using the Creative Curriculum as guidance for lessons. Potential schedule will be Monday through Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm during the school year, with the possibility for additional hours from 8:00am - 2:00pm.