Child Care Teacher

Overview

Job Type/

Schedule:

Full-time (permanent) / Mon-Fri

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Utilizing the Reggio education approach, the Child Care Teacher plans, develops and implements child centered creative and adaptive lesson plans for children six weeks to six years age. As part of a teaching team, Child Care Teacher ensures that interactions with children support their self-esteem and promote their growth and development. The Child Care Teacher makes learning a fun process that allows and encourages children to explore their full potential.

This position communicates effectively and with respect with parents and team members.

Required Experience and

Education:

• Previous experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years of age (paid or unpaid).
• 2 years of formal teaching experience OR 2-year degree in early childhood education, child psychology, psychology, or closely related field.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 40 hours of coursework in early childhood education or related field (i.e. Child Psychology, Children’s Literature) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience and

Education:

• Experience specifically working with children 6 weeks to 2 years old.
• Previous experience working with children in a care center environment.
• Familiarity with the Reggio philosophical approach to education for children.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education strongly preferred.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate preferred.

• All positions are required to be available for shift rotations and holidays.
• Preparation of the environment for classroom activities including evenings is required.
• Ensuring that classrooms are kept in a manner that supports infection control, a pleasing environment in terms of aesthetics and readiness for the next class assigned to that area is required.
• Reviewing the area for safety both indoors and outdoors is essential.