Head Children's Leader

$21 - $27/Yr

Prince William County (VA) - Haymarket, VA

Part-time - Entry Level

Haymarket, VA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Department of Parks & Recreation, (DPR) is a fun, experiential learning atmosphere that is centered on excellent programming, customer service, and community at the Gro Preschool at James S. Long Park. We strive for excellence in the workplace within an environment that fosters creativity and learning. The Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking a PART-TIME, BENEFITTED Head Children's Leader who is a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to teach children's preschool programs for children ages 3 - 5 and summer camps ages 3-8. The Head Children's Leader will have the opportunity to help shape the program as he/she provides exceptional preschool care and education. The Head Children's Leader will contribute to the department goal of inspiring life-long connections through education, play, and exploration in a premier preschool environment that supports the whole child's development while preparing children for school, through active leadership. Class sizes will range from 8-24 children with one Head Children's Leader and two Children's Leaders. The Head Children's Leader of this premier program will be responsible for developing developmentally appropriate programming along that aligns with the Department of Parks & Recreation Preschool Curriculum. Gro Preschool is a Natural Education Space, incorporating both indoor and outdoor classrooms. The outdoor classroom will have a variety of stations for preschoolers to explore music, movement, gardening, and the natural world around them. The outdoor classroom provides an environment for children to collaborate, be inquisitive and promotes a lifelong connection and appreciation to the children's natural surroundings. This program is Virginia State licensed; therefore, the Head Children's Leader is responsible for ensuring compliance with the regulations pertaining to the Department of Social Services and best practices of early childhood education. The Head Children's Leader is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of the children they are assigned to.

Responsibilities

• Delivering well-planned, high-quality preschool programs and summer camps.
• Developing and evaluating lesson plans in accordance with program curriculum.
• Ensuring quality guest interactions.
• Establishing policies within the class to ensure safety and security of staff and patrons.
• Ensuring all staff receive training on safety protocols and policies and procedures for the Gro Preschool building, and outdoor spaces.
• Maintaining compliance with all state licensing requirements.

Requirements

• 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or G.E.D

Nice-to-haves

• 21 years of age
• Bachelor's Degree in a child-related field (such as education, nursing, recreation) from a college & university.
• Early Childhood certificate, child development credential, or Montessori teaching diploma.
• 3 months of programmatic experience
• 6 months of supervised programmatic experience

Benefits

• Part-time position with benefits
• Flexible work schedule