Child Care Teacher

Veracity Ventures Inc. • Richmond, VA

9d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate learning activities for children from six weeks through six years of age. Using the Reggio educational approach, the teacher creates a safe, engaging, and supportive environment that encourages children's creativity, independence, self-esteem, and cognitive, social, language, and motor development.

The teacher collaborates with other educators and families to monitor children's progress, maintain classroom safety, and support each child's development.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of formal childcare experience.
• Experience working with children from six weeks to six years old.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate, prioritized as a screening requirement by the hiring manager.
• Meet the education requirements through one of these pathways: a two-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology, Psychology, or a closely related field; a high school diploma or equivalent plus at least 40 hours of coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication, reasoning, reading, writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle frequent interactions with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and perform duties requiring frequent bending and climbing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning activities for children from six weeks through six years of age.
• Create a safe, engaging, and supportive classroom environment using the Reggio educational approach.
• Encourage children's creativity, independence, self-esteem, and cognitive, social, language, and motor development.
• Collaborate with other educators and families to monitor children's progress.
• Maintain classroom safety and support each child's development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree