Childcare Teacher

Job Title: Child Care Teacher

Pay: $20-$22 Per Hour

Shift: M-F, a 7.5‑hour shift between 6A-8P.

Location: Richmond, VA, 23298

Schedule: Permanent Role

Utilizing the Reggio education approach, the Child Care Teacher plans, develops, and implements child‑centered and adaptive lesson plans and provides a safe, secure, and engaging environment for children aged six weeks to six years. As part of a teaching team, the tutor ensures that interactions with children support their self‑esteem and promote growth and development. The teacher makes learning a fun process that encourages children to reach their full potential.

• Plan, develop, and implement lesson plans for the assigned classroom.
• Document children’s daily progress and activities and prepare reports for parents.
• Ensure classroom cleanliness and that it is free of health hazards or infection control risks.
• Supervise teacher aides and volunteers assigned to the classroom or within the teacher’s scope of practice.
• Provide support for program goals designed to promote autonomy, respect for children’s abilities, parental involvement, and enriched experience.
• Demonstrate understanding of how Reggio concepts are implemented in indoor and outdoor classrooms.
• Adhere to licensing and/or accrediting body requirements and standards.
• Develop lesson plans/goals that nurture and promote cognitive, social, and motor development.
• Plan for and promote gross and fine motor development, language skills, and independence.
• Enhance self‑concepts and self‑esteem through positive interactions with children and families.
• Document and provide feedback/observations.
• Prepare, review, and maintain written reports and records for each child.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines to support best practices.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, special sessions, and mandatory CE events.
• Maintain collaborative team relationships with other teachers and staff.
• Communicate with other teachers, team leader, site supervisor, or director about the needs of children and staff.
• Review data for each child and facilitate smooth transitions for parents and children.
• Utilize infection control procedures and demonstrate safe awareness of environmental needs.
• Maintain clean and safe playground supervision.
• Ensure cleaning solutions are prepared correctly, labeled, and stored safely.
• Coordinate environmental needs with the team to maintain a safe, clean, and well‑stocked area that meets the needs of children and families.
• Participate in special projects and special assignments, as required.

• Reasoning abilities.
• Problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to hear effectively.
• Ability to speak clearly.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Reading and comprehension abilities.
• Logical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage frequent and intense customer interactions.
• Ability to adapt to frequent change.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Frequent and intense customer interaction.
• Ability to work in a noisy environment.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate.
• Previous experience working with children aged six (6) weeks to six (6) years of age (paid or unpaid).
• Two (2) years of formal experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

XPDEL, Inc. is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOC Employer.