Lead Teacher

About Children of America (COA)

We are a diverse organization with pride in our people and principles. Our lead teachers are responsible for planning lessons and executing our curriculum. You will work alongside a team of educators in a supportive environment where you can grow in your field and share your passion for early childhood education. Our program serves preschool children 6 weeks to 12 years of age, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After Care and Summer Camp.

Who would I interact with? In this role, you will interact daily with an Assistant Teacher, children, parents, the management team, and teaching staff.

• At least 6 months of experience in a licensed childcare facility, CPR/1st Aid certified, Virginia licensing required trainings
• Flexible in challenging situations
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be able to build strong relationships
• Commitment to professional development
• Effective decision making
• Meet all state requirements for the position

• Maintain a developmentally appropriate curriculum with a gentle approach
• Care for infants and toddlers at different developmental stages
• Be highly organized to create a positive learning environment
• Ensure a safe, structured learning environment
• Be empathetic to children's emotions and parents’ needs
• Plan daily lessons to support social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth
• Communicate professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Exhibit excellent writing skills and use technology to share child progress
• Set expectations appropriate to each child’s age and development
• Be creative, passionate about the work, and have fun

• Accountability: empower self-decision making and learn from mistakes to serve COA’s mission, vision, and values
• Collaboration:
  
  align solutions to meet stakeholders’ needs
• Growth Mindset: view obstacles as opportunities for growth and use feedback to improve
• Integrity: act with honesty and consider the impact of decisions for all stakeholders
• Consistency: maintain continuity of care and set clear expectations for the experience

• Internal career advancement opportunities
• 50% discount on employee childcare
• Educational assistance/reimbursement
• T.E.A.C.H scholarship partnerships
• Employee referral bonus
• Recognition programs
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k), life, accident, and disability
• Paid vacation/paid holidays

Hourly pay range for this position is $XX.XX to $YY.YY per hour
. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. This role may be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.

Children of America is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices and complies with applicable laws including FLSA, EEOC, ADA, and state pay transparency regulations.

The listed responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation range reflect the essential functions and expectations of the role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity.

Children of America is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of required state documents.

• Entry level

• Full-time

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