Pre-K Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We're seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to bring joy and learning to our children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old at Brilliant Beginnings Learning Center. Our ideal candidate is a team player with a passion for childcare, excellent communication skills, and a strong work ethic.

We're looking for someone who is stable, dependable, and committed to making a positive impact on our future.

To be considered for this position, you must meet all state licensing requirements listed below:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and provide transcripts or a degree.

We require experience working with children, a successful background check in Virginia, and a willingness to undergo a PPD screening.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.50 - $17.50 per hour

What You'll Do

• Develop engaging classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example, motivating the teaching team through modeling and coaching.
• Create individual and group activities that foster social, cognitive, and emotional growth in our children.
• Maintain open communication with parents through regular discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are upheld.
• Establish a healthy classroom environment, adhering to hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers to ensure they follow planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
• Develop a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of professional child care experience.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Must have HS diploma, college transcripts or degree
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• College transcripts and or degree

Benefits

Brilliant Beginnings offers

• FREE CHILDCARE (for one child)
• Medial
• Dental & Vision
• Holiday / Vacation Pay

About Us

At Brilliant Beginnings Learning Center, we are dedicated to nurturing the minds and hearts of children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Our mission is to provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment where every child can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

We offer a Christian-based curriculum that emphasizes character development, curiosity, and creativity, while also preparing children for future academic success. Our team is made up of energetic, caring, and passionate educators who are committed to making a positive impact on every child’s life.

At Brilliant Beginnings, we value stability, dependability, and a genuine love for children. We provide opportunities for professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a chance to be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of families and our community.