LEAD TEACHER –(Crystal City, VA)
Child Care Center is seeking a motivated, energetic professional with a background in child care to take on the role of Lead Teacher at our Crystal City center. NAEYC experience is preferable.
Reporting to the Center Director, the Lead Teacher will be expected to assist in providing and maintaining a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate program in accordance to all relevant child care policies, procedures, and county regulations. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing center-directed program instruction. In addition, the Lead Teacher will assume the following center responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement a developmentally appropriate early childcare and preschool program for the children.
- Plan and implement activities that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children.
- Prepare weekly lesson plans of scheduled activities.
- Develop and maintain accurate reports and documentation in accordance to program policies.
- Establish positive relationships and communicate effectively children, staff, administration, parents, and members of the community.
- Provide appropriate safety, supervision, and support as applicable to program guidelines.
- Ensure all applicable licensing and health regulations are met.
- Conduct light cleaning duties such as gathering trash, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors, sanitizing toys and table tops, and other general duties similar in nature.
- Effectively conduct diapering and toileting procedures as it relates to job responsibility.
- Provide direct supervision for assistants, aides, volunteers, and any support staff.
- Adhere to all staff and program guidelines.
MUST HAVE ONE OF FOLLOWING THREE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:
1. Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field.
or
2 Bachelors Degree with 9 Credit hours in Early Childhood Education/Child Development
or
3. Associates Degree with 15 Credit Hours in Early Childhood Education/Child Development.
To be considered, candidates MUST apply with cover letter stating your qualifications and salary requirements.
Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
Experience:
- Early Child Care: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person