Urgent* Preschool Teacher

Calvary Chapel Christian Academy is hiring two additional Early Childhood Teachers to complete our Developmental Center team for the 2026–2027 school year.
We are looking for dependable, nurturing, attentive, and professional individuals who enjoy working with young children and understand the importance of consistency, active supervision, classroom structure, and teamwork.
Teachers may work with infants, toddlers, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, or preschool-age children depending on experience, classroom needs, and overall fit. This is a hands-on position that includes both developmental learning activities and the daily care routines young children need.
CCCA is a Christ-centered school and ministry. Employees are expected to support our Christian mission and contribute to an environment where children are loved, cared for, taught, and encouraged with patience, consistency, and respect.
We are currently filling our final two Developmental Center teaching positions and are reviewing qualified applicants immediately.

Provide attentive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care for young children
Maintain active supervision of children at all times
Lead and support age-appropriate learning and developmental activities
Support feeding, diapering, toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and classroom transitions
Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and structured classroom environment
Follow proper hygiene, sanitation, diapering, toileting, and child-safety procedures
Help children develop communication, social-emotional, self-help, and classroom skills
Monitor children for signs of illness, discomfort, fatigue, developmental concerns, or safety needs
Maintain required classroom documentation related to meals, naps, toileting, diapering, incidents, and daily care
Communicate professionally with families, coworkers, and Academy leadership
Follow staff-to-child ratios, supervision requirements, licensing expectations, and Academy procedures
Work collaboratively with lead teachers, assistants, substitutes, and support staff
Support the Christian mission and values of Calvary Chapel Christian Academy

High school diploma or equivalent
Patient, nurturing, attentive, and professional with young children
Comfortable assisting with diapering, toileting, feeding, hygiene, and other direct-care responsibilities
Able to maintain active supervision throughout the school day
Able to communicate respectfully with children, families, coworkers, and leadership
Willing to complete required fingerprinting, background clearances, health requirements, and onboarding
Willing to complete required Virginia child care training
Must support and be aligned with the Christian mission and values of Calvary Chapel Christian Academy

Previous experience in a licensed child care center or preschool
Experience working with infants, toddlers, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, or Pre-K children
CDA, early childhood credential, or related college coursework
Knowledge of Virginia child care requirements
Children's ministry, church nursery, nanny, babysitting, or youth-program experience
Child Care Discount
Flexible Schedule
Paid required training
Supportive onboarding and classroom coaching
Opportunities for growth within the Academy

Calvary Chapel Christian Academy is a Christ-centered educational ministry serving children and families in Newport News, Virginia. Our programs include an early childhood Developmental Center and an elementary Academy serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, structured, and academically strong environment where students can grow spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe that Christian education should strengthen faith, build character, encourage excellence, and prepare students for their future.
Our employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, compassion, professionalism, accountability, and a personal commitment to Jesus Christ. Calvary Chapel Christian Academy offers opportunities for educators, childcare professionals, administrators, and support staff who want their work to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.