Preschool Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Manquin (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid trainings

Discounts on childcare

Tuition assistance for continuing ed

New hire sign on bonus

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc is seeking a highly skilled preschool teacher to join our private school serving a small rural community for over 15 years. We offer a flexible schedule of 4 or 5 days, with a long weekend off each month, and the freedom to design creative lesson plans outside the standard curriculum, not bound by the VDOE framework.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe classroom, planning engaging activities, collaborating with mentors and families, and presenting a professional

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a licensed facility or school.
• Experience with developmental milestones is a plus.
• Passion for early childhood education and care.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe and organized classroom environment.
• Designing and implementing engaging lesson plans and daily activities.
• Staying up-to-date with educational techniques and best practices, including observations and collaboration with mentors and coaches.
• Providing top-notch supervision and care to the children in your charge.
• Fostering positive relationships with staff and families through effective communication.
• Presenting a professional image and attitude.
• Demonstrating dependability and reliability in your work.
• Developing and implementing a routine and schedule to ensure a smooth and efficient classroom experience.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Parent communication

Mentoring and coaching

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced preschool teacher to join our team at a private school that has been serving a small rural community for over 15 years. Our school prides itself on providing exceptional care to our families and offers a unique approach to education, allowing our teachers to be creative and think outside the box. We don't follow the VDOE curriculum, giving our teachers the flexibility to make choices and take ownership of their lesson plans. One of the benefits of working here is the option to choose from a 4 or 5-day work schedule, which can lead to a better work-life balance. This means you'll have a long weekend off every month, without the need to work nights or weekends.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a safe and organized classroom environment
• Designing and implementing engaging lesson plans and daily activities
• Staying up-to-date with the latest educational techniques and best practices, including class observations and collaboration with mentors and coaches
• Providing top-notch supervision and care to the children in your charge
• Fostering positive relationships with staff and families through effective communication
• Presenting a professional image and attitude
• Demonstrating dependability and reliability in your work
• Developing and implementing a routine and schedule to ensure a smooth and efficient classroom experience

Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of one year's experience working in a licensed facility or school. Prior experience with developmental milestones is a definite plus.

Nice To Have

We're looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and is eager to be part of a close-knit team. If you have a background in special needs education or experience working with diverse populations, that's a definite plus!

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid trainings
• Discounts on childcare
• Tuition assistance for continuing education
• New hire sign on bonus
• Compensation will be determined at time of interview, and based upon experience, education and verification.

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent