Teacher - Toddlers

What You'll Do

• Supervise and interact with children by supporting opportunities that promote educationally and developmentally stimulating learning activities.
• Initiate interactions among children and communicate using a style that builds relationships and promotes teamwork.
• Maintain working knowledge of and follow VDSS licensing standards for childcare at all times.
• Maintain working knowledge of and follow NAEYC accreditation standards at all times.
• Always be within sight and sound of children.
• Promote the safety and security of all children at all times.
• Support and carry out/implement the program policies to ensure a high level of safety and service.
• Demonstrate ability to anticipate the needs of children and parents.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with parents.
• Participate in meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure assigned classroom or area is properly cleared and cleaned up at the end of the program per VDOE standards.

Qualifications:

Requirements

• Must meet the requirements to be a lead teacher as approved by the governing State agency
• Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or equivalent
• Direct experience caring for young children from birth to age 5
• Basic knowledge of child development from birth to preschool
• Candidates must be available Monday - Friday for one of the following shifts: 7am-3pm or 9am-5:30pm.
• Must meet the requirements to be a lead teacher as approved by the governing State agency
• Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or equivalent
• Direct experience caring for young children from birth to age 5
• Basic knowledge of child development from birth to preschool
• Candidates must be available Monday - Friday for one of the following shifts: 7am-3pm or 9am-5:30pm.

Nice to Have

• Medical Authorization Training (MAT) Certification
• First Aid and CPR Certification

Benefits