Lead Teacher- VA
About The Position
Children of America is hiring a Lead Teacher to support a collaborative, positive learning environment at its nationally accredited preschool. The role works daily with children, parents, management, and teaching staff. The teacher leads classroom instruction using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum, carries out daily lesson plans, and helps create a safe, structured, age-appropriate learning environment. The teacher communicates professionally with families and colleagues, uses technology to document and deliver child progress reports, and responds with empathy to children's emotions and parents' needs. The position calls for creativity, passion, engagement, adaptability, and a commitment to professional growth. All offers are contingent on a successful background check and submission of required state documents.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
- At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare setting.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Meet all state licensing requirements.
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
- Flexible and adaptable in challenging situations.
- Commitment to professional growth.
- Successful completion of a background check and submission of required state documents as conditions of employment.
Responsibilities
- Carry out daily lesson plans.
- Assist in creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
- Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members.
- Use technology to document and deliver child progress reports.
- Show empathy toward children's emotions and parents' needs.
- Present age-appropriate expectations for children.
- Lead classroom instruction using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum.
- Support a collaborative and positive learning environment in daily interactions with children, parents, management, and teaching staff.
Benefits
- Internal career advancement opportunities.
- 50% employee childcare discount.
- Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships.
- Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- May be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
