LEAD TEACHER

A daycare lead teacher manages the daily operations of a classroom, designs and implements age-appropriate educational curricula, and supervises assistant staff . They are responsible for fostering children's cognitive and social-emotional growth while strictly maintaining state licensing, health, and safety standards. What You'll Do Curriculum & Instruction: Develop and execute daily lesson plans encompassing cognitive, motor, and emotional development. Classroom Management: Lead circle time, free play, and structured activities while maintaining a safe, clean, and engaging physical environment. Parent Communication: Conduct routine meetings, provide daily progress reports, and collaborate with families to support individual child development. Staff Supervision: Direct, mentor, and delegate tasks to assistant teachers and aides. Health & Safety: Administer first aid/CPR when necessary, execute incident reports, and ensure all state licensing codes are continuously met Requirements Education: High school diploma or GED required. Many facilities in the Virginia Beach area prefer or require an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a CDA (Child Development Associate) credential. Experience: Typically 1 to 3 years of prior teaching or licensed childcare experience. Certifications: Valid CPR and First Aid certifications are universally required. Background checks and state-specific clearances are mandatory. Physical Demands: Must have the ability to frequently stand, stoop, bend, and lift up to 40 lbs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Child Care Resources Inc