Valley Interfaith Childcare Center Hiring for Lead Preschool Teacher Job at Blacksburg, VA Full Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Supervision of Children

Responsible for direct supervision of children

Uses guidance and discipline strategies that are consistent with positive parenting

Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner

Program Planning

Plans, carries out, and asses developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in accordance with the philosophy and practices of VICCC

Individualizes curriculum to meet the needs of each child

Provides positive guidelines such as redirecting, positive language, and positive reinforcement

Participates in all routines and transitions

Uses a variety of teaching techniques including modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing

Completes tasks and paperwork on time and within guidelines

Responsibilities to Parents

Promotes the daily exchange of information about the child’s progress and the program between parents and staff

May attend parent meetings

Accommodate parent instructions regarding their child’s daily routines, when possible

Staff Relations

Participates in regular staff meetings

Participates in performance evaluation reviews

Supervision

Ensures the satisfactory completion of various administrative and program tasks as directed

Responsible for day-to-day supervision of Aides and volunteers in the classroom

Responsible for providing input into the evaluation of other staff as requested by the Site Director and/or Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

At least 3 months programmatic experience in the group care of children

At least one year Early Childhood certificate (30 credit hours) from an accredited college, or a high school diploma with 6 months of supervised programmatic experience in group care of children and 12 hours of training related to child development and safety issues (including child abuse and neglect).

Have an understanding of health and safety issues as they relate to the classroom and the child care environment

Ability to communicate effectively (interpersonal, written, and electronically)

Ability to perform light housekeeping, and change soiled clothes and diapers

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in education: must provide transcripts showing a passing grade in at least 6 core Early Childhood courses, including three in human growth and development; curriculum-based art; music; dance; child, family and community issues; or a Liberal Arts degree in a related field

Experience assisting in the planning, implementation, and teaching of daily curriculum relevant to the developmental needs, abilities, and interests of preschool children

Experience in planning and set-up of age-appropriate activities in areas such as literacy, art, language, cognitive development, physical development, science, nutrition, music, dance, and dramatic play

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must have criminal background check AND central registry search, submitted by VICCC

Current TB test and health screening report required

CPR/First Aid certification preferred

PAY-Based on qualifications and experience. All teachers are hourly positions.

SCHEDULE-Varies by the needs of the center. Contact the Site Director for more information.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location