Celebree School of Henrico Hiring for Preschool Lead Teacher (2 yr Old) Job at Henrico, VA Full Time

Position Title: Lead Teacher

Reports to: School Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

Plan and direct operations of an assigned classroom to ensure Celebree mission, vision and values are upheld, and children are provided with a developmentally age-appropriate learning environment. Provide support and direction to the classroom aide.

Qualifications:

This position requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of behavioral and developmental stages of children and knowledge of childcare licensing requirements; ability to manage a classroom, including strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills, patience, and flexibility. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Essential Functions:

• Manages classroom ensuring compliance with all Child Care regulations and company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provides a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents, and visitors.
• Maintains attractive and current classroom/hallway displays and an educational and informative Parent Board updated regularly.
• Creates and implements thorough, timely lesson plans that are age-appropriate and stimulating, following Celebree’s curriculum.
• Manages effective classroom transitions.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities; counsels children using positive and appropriate discipline techniques.
• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe classroom environment are appropriately maintained.
• Accurately completes all paperwork, electronic reports, supervision records, and attendance.
• Attends all team meetings, training, and School events as requested.
• Provides support and direction to Aides to ensure the classroom functions orderly.
• Provides development, coaching, and training to support Aide development.
• Always presents a positive and professional image, adhering to uniform requirements.
• Communicate effectively with parents, e.g., greeting by name, addressing concerns on time, giving positive feedback, and providing regular updates on their child’s development and classroom happenings.
• Maintains open and effective communication with Management.
• Identifies opportunities and/or problems in the classroom/school and works with coworkers and Directors to resolve them.
• Maintains all mandatory certification requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding families, co-workers, and self.
• Maintains regular and satisfactory attendance at all times and limits absences.
• Performs face to name counts every 30 minutes and upon transitions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands represent those that an employee must meet to perform the job’s essential functions successfully. The position requires frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, lifting, and carrying; the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Education/Experience:

Must meet all Teacher requirements per State regulations.

Specific Skills:

Certification in CPR & First Aid. Computer skills, familiar with educational software and curriculum.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Henrico, VA 23233: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)
• Classroom management: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location