YWCA Richmond - Early Childhood - Lead Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Richmond is seeking a Lead Teacher for their early childhood program. The role involves creating a stimulating learning environment, planning age-appropriate activities, and fostering children's growth using a Reggio Emilia approach. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Early Childhood Education and strong communication skills. Join us in making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement

Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in early childhood education required.
• Strong communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate daily programs that are age appropriate.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians and colleagues.
• Maintain up-to-date children's portfolios and assessment records.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of early childhood principles

Education

CDA or AA/BA in ECE

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

YWCA Richmond - Early Childhood - Lead Teacher

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Base pay range

$40,000.00/yr - $42,000.00/yr

Summary

Creative growth is encouraged by designing a curriculum that allows each child to contribute in his or her unique way. Children, parents, teachers, and the environment form a complete circle of learning, inspiring all to join in the process. The purpose of the Lead Teacher is to establish and maintain a safe learning environment that is cognitively stimulating, aesthetically pleasing, and fosters a child's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive growth using a Reggio Emilia Inspired approach to learning.

Duties

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate daily programs that are age appropriate and cognitively stimulating.
• Arrange space, setting, and materials in the classroom and outdoors, according to high standards; ensuring a clean, orderly, child-centered environment.
• Facilitate learning using a Reggio Emilia inspired educational philosophy. Demonstrate proficiency in adapting lessons and activities to meet all children's needs. If using Creative Curriculum, plan and implement through a Reggio lens.
• Observe children's activities and progress; document and share information regularly with the teaching team and parents/guardians.
• Use observation, documentation, and data from the GOLD assessment tool as foundations for provocations and experiences.
• Be knowledgeable of Virginia's Quality Initiatives and NAEYC accreditation standards; enforce licensing regulations and standards.
• Maintain up-to-date children's portfolios and assessment records.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, colleagues, office staff, and center Director.
• Develop supportive relationships with parents/guardians and facilitate participation in classrooms through conferences, home visits, etc.
• Promote community engagement and social responsibility through multicultural and anti-bias programming.
• Manage children's behavior in a solution-focused, trauma-informed manner.
• Complete administrative paperwork such as injury reports, meal counts, health checks, cleaning checklists, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Demonstrate professionalism, engagement, and kindness to all children and families, regardless of race, religion, nationality, or abilities.
• Maintain confidentiality and a professional environment; perform other duties as assigned by the Director.
• Must align with the organization's mission and values.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provide guidance and supervision for Assistant Teachers, Teacher Aides, Volunteers, and Foster Grandparents as appropriate.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• CDA or AA/BA in ECE; or non-ECE BA with 15 ECE credits and 1-year experience.
• Some positions require Virginia certification to teach preschool.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of early childhood principles and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• 1 year ECE experience.
• Training in Virginia's Quality Initiatives, NAEYC, Reggio Emilia, and Creative Curriculum.
• Multilingual and multicultural experience.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement, Employee Assistance.

About Us

YWCA Richmond
http://www.YWCARichmond.org
http://www.sproutschoolrva.org/

MISSION: To eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

VISION: To transform lives and communities by creating opportunities, resilience, and equitable systems for lifelong success.