Young Toddler

Acquire4Hire; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full-time employee benefits after 60 Days

Annual pay increase

Center offered meals

Health insurance offered

Dental and vision insurance offered (employer pays 50%)

11 Paid Federal Holidays

2 Weeks' vacation time annually

7 paid sick days

Leave donation program offered

Paid staff training/staff meetings

Child Developmental Associate Credential (CDA) program paid for

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is hiring a Young Toddler Teacher in Suffolk, Virginia. The role involves creating a caring and safe environment for children while supporting the teaching staff. Responsibilities include implementing curriculum, maintaining communication with parents, and encouraging children's participation in classroom activities. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, childcare experience, and strong interpersonal skills. The position includes competitive compensation and a range of benefits like health insurance and paid vacation time.

Qualifications

• Must clear full background check & TB Test.
• Must pass a health screening.
• Dependable, reliable, flexible, with a positive personality.
• Childcare experience in a classroom setting.
• Have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curriculum activities and encourage children's participation.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness and order of classroom materials.
• Maintain communication with parents through discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure a smooth daily transition from home to the childcare center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well with others

High energy

Excellent leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Summary The Young Toddler Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen, and work well with others in a team environment. Implementing a quality educational program and developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the teacher observes and documents children's interests and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Summary The Young Toddler Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen, and work well with others in a team environment. Implementing a quality educational program and developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the teacher observes and documents children's interests and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Duties

• Assist in implementing curriculum activities and encourage children's participation.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure a smooth daily transition from home to the childcare center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director according to company needs.
• Drive center vehicle(s)/transport children when necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must clear full background check & TB Test.
• Must pass a health screening.
• Be dependable, reliable, flexible, with a positive personality
• Have childcare experience in a classroom setting
• Have reliable transportation
• Begin immediately

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full-time employee benefits after 60 Days
• Annual pay increase
• Center offered meals
• Health insurance offered
• Dental and vision insurance offered (employer pays 50%)
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 2 Weeks' vacation time annually (Full-Time Employees only)
• Vacation time for part-time is based on hrs. worked (0.002 accrue rate)
• 7 paid sick days
• Teacher to children ratios followed
• Discount programs for employees (MyVIPSavings.com)
• Leave donation program offered
• Breastfeeding area on site for nursing mothers
• Continued focus on your professional development
• Child Developmental Associate Credential (CDA) program paid for
• Paid staff training/staff meetings
• 2 paid on-site professional development days
• Center closed on staff professional development days
• School entry is limited to personnel and enrolled children only
• School is deep cleaned daily
• Health screening of faculty and children in attendance is conducted daily
• Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom
• Your health and safety are our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students
• Your health and safety are our top concern. We have implemented stringent COVID-19 health and safety procedures, including the following:
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures followed per CDC recommendations
• Hand Washing and sanitation procedures have been adapted to meet applicable CDC recommendations