Child Care Teacher

Job Title: Child Care Teacher Lead Teacher

Location: Richmond, VA 23298

Job Type: Direct Hire



Openings: 3



Salary: $38,000 $48,000 annually



Schedule: Monday Friday, 7.5-hour shift between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Child Care Teacher / Lead Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years .

The Child Care Teacher will plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans, support children's cognitive, social, emotional, language, and motor development, maintain classroom safety, and communicate effectively with children, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and classroom activities.

• Provide a safe, secure, nurturing, and engaging environment for children.

• Support children's cognitive, social, emotional, language, fine motor, and gross motor development.

• Document children's daily progress, activities, observations, and developmental milestones.

• Communicate effectively with parents and families regarding children's progress and needs.

• Apply Reggio-inspired educational concepts in indoor and outdoor classroom environments.

• Promote children's independence, self-esteem, autonomy, and overall development.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.

• Supervise teacher aides and volunteers as assigned.

• Maintain accurate records and reports for each child.

• Follow all applicable licensing, accreditation, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in staff meetings, training, continuing education, and required sessions.

• Collaborate with teachers, supervisors, and other staff members to support children's needs.

• Assist with smooth transitions for children and families.

• Follow infection-control and environmental health and safety procedures.

• Routinely clean and maintain classroom furniture, toys, bookshelves, cots, cubbies, and other equipment.

• Identify and report damaged toys, unsafe surfaces, and other potential safety hazards.

• Ensure appropriate supervision and staff coverage during indoor and outdoor activities.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked classroom.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Two-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology, Psychology, or a closely related field , or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 40 hours of coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field, such as Child Psychology or Children's Literature.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of formal experience working with children.

• Previous experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years .

• Lead Teacher experience required.

• Strong communication skills, particularly when communicating with parents and families.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.

• Child Development Associate ( CDA ) Certificate.

• Experience working specifically with infants and toddlers, particularly children ages 6 weeks to 2 years .

• Familiarity with the Reggio philosophy/approach to early childhood education.

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to read, comprehend, and maintain written documentation.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to manage frequent and intense interactions with children and families.

• Ability to adapt to frequent changes and shifting priorities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work effectively in a noisy environment.

• Ability to hear effectively and communicate clearly.

• Ability to perform frequent bending and climbing of steps or ladders.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Schedule

• Monday Friday

• 7.5-hour shift

• Shift will fall between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM

• Exact shift will be determined based on operational needs.

Work Environment

• Child care/early childhood education setting.

• Frequent interaction with children, parents, families, and staff.

• Fast-paced and sometimes noisy environment.

• Requires frequent bending, movement, and climbing as needed.