Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher / Child Care Teacher — 6 Openings | Richmond, VA

Full‑Time | Monday–Friday | Day Shift (7.5 hrs/day)

Salary: $38,000 – $48,000/year + Full Benefits

We are seeking passionate, nurturing, and creative Child Care Teachers to join our early childhood team in Richmond, VA. Using the Reggio Emilia philosophy
, you will help children (ages 6 weeks to 6 years) learn, explore, and reach their full potential within an engaging, supportive classroom environment.

As a key member of our teaching team, you will design play‑based lesson plans, support developmental milestones, communicate with families, and ensure a safe, clean, and inspiring learning space.

• Plan and deliver creative, age‑appropriate lesson plans
• Support cognitive, social, emotional, and motor development
• Build children’s confidence through positive interactions
• Document milestones and share progress with parents/families
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
• Coordinate with staff, teacher aides, and volunteers
• Support compliance with all licensing, regulatory, and health standards
• Participate in team meetings, CE sessions, and collaborative planning
• Promote smooth transitions for children entering and leaving the program
• Uphold Reggio Emilia practices in both indoor and outdoor learning environments

• Demonstrate strong infection control and environmental safety awareness
• Maintain clean furniture, toys, and materials to reduce exposure risks
• Identify and report hazards (broken toys, surfaces, spills, etc.)
• Ensure proper supervision ratios at all times, including playground coverage
• Manage cleaning supplies safely in accordance with state guidelines

Required (any of the following):

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology, or similar
• High School Diploma/GED + 40+ hours of ECE coursework

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Early Childhood or Elementary Education

Required:

• Experience working with children ages 6 weeks–6 years (paid or unpaid)
• Minimum 2 years of formal childcare experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, noisy, high‑interaction environment
• Strong communication, reasoning, and problem‑solving skills
• Comfort with multi‑tasking, frequent transitions, and changing priorities

Preferred:

• Experience with infants/toddlers (6 weeks–2 years)
• Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia approach

We value educators who are:

• Collaborative and team‑focused
• Organized and detail‑oriented
• Eager to learn and grow professionally

Working here means you will:

• Partner with families during their most important years
• Work with supportive leadership and teaching teams
• Receive ongoing training and CE opportunities