Early Education Teacher-VA

Integrated Healthcare Partners•Richmond, VA

About The Position

We are seeking 6 experienced Early Education Child Care Teachers for permanent positions in Richmond, VA. Utilizing the Reggio education approach, the Child Care Teacher plans, develops and implements child creative and adaptive lesson plans and provides a safe, secure and engaging environment for children six weeks to six years age. Location: Richmond, VA Schedule: 7.5 hours Mon-Friday between the hours of 6A-8P Job Summary: Plan, develop and implement lesson plans for assigned classroom. Document children's daily progress and activities and prepare reports to parents. Ensure that the classroom is clean and neat and free of health hazards or infection control risks. Supervise teacher aides and volunteers assigned to their classroom or within their scope of practice throughout the center. Provides support for the program goals designed to promote autonomy, significant respect for the abilities of children, involvement of parents and enriched experience which aid in maximizing the potential of the developing child and family. Demonstrates understanding of how Reggio concepts are implemented in both the indoor and outdoor classrooms. Performs in adherence to licensing and /or Accrediting Body Requirements and Standard. Develops Lesson Plans/Goals designed to nurture and promote cognitive, social and motor development. Documents & Provides Feedback/Observations. Prepares, reviews and maintains assigned written reports and records for each child. Follows established policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines in an effort to support best practice for children and families. Continuing Education/Required Meeting Actively participates in staff meetings, special sessions and mandatory CE events. Meets with other teachers, team leader, Site Supervisor or Director to communicate need of the children, staff and area. Review data provided on each child. Provide for a smooth transition into and out of the area for both parents and children.

Requirements

Previous experience working with children ages six (6) weeks to six (6) years of age (paid or unpaid).
Two (2) years of formal experience.
Two (2) year degree in early childhood education, child psychology, psychology or closely related field.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 40 hours of coursework in early childhood education or related field (i.e. Child Psychology, Children's Literature).
OR Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience specifically working with children six (6) weeks to two (2) years old.
Bachelor's or master's degree in early childhood education or Elementary Education.
Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop and implement lesson plans for assigned classroom.
Document children's daily progress and activities and prepare reports to parents.
Ensure that the classroom is clean and neat and free of health hazards or infection control risks.
Supervise teacher aides and volunteers assigned to their classroom or within their scope of practice throughout the center.
Provides support for the program goals designed to promote autonomy, significant respect for the abilities of children, involvement of parents and enriched experience which aid in maximizing the potential of the developing child and family.
Demonstrates understanding of how Reggio concepts are implemented in both the indoor and outdoor classrooms.
Performs in adherence to licensing and /or Accrediting Body Requirements and Standard.
Develops Lesson Plans/Goals designed to nurture and promote cognitive, social and motor development.
Documents & Provides Feedback/Observations.
Prepares, reviews and maintains assigned written reports and records for each child.
Follows established policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines in an effort to support best practice for children and families.
Actively participates in staff meetings, special sessions and mandatory CE events.
Meets with other teachers, team leader, Site Supervisor or Director to communicate need of the children, staff and area.
Review data provided on each child.
Provide for a smooth transition into and out of the area for both parents and children.