Lead Toddler Teacher- VA

Children of America • Glen Allen, VA

1d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Children of America (COA), a nationally accredited preschool with more than 65 locations across 18 states, is hiring a Lead Toddler Teacher. The role works alongside a team of educators in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and a passion for early childhood education. The position interacts daily with children, parents, management, and teaching staff to foster a collaborative, positive learning environment.

The Lead Toddler Teacher carries out daily lesson plans, helps create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment, and leads classroom instruction using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum. The teacher communicates professionally with parents, children, and colleagues, uses technology to document and deliver child progress reports, and provides age-appropriate expectations while responding empathetically to children's emotions and parents' needs.

COA emphasizes accountability, collaboration, a growth mindset, integrity, and consistency. Employment offers are contingent on successfully completing a background check and submitting 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.
• Flexibility and adaptability in challenging situations.
• Commitment to professional growth.

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.
• Set age-appropriate expectations for children.
• Bring creativity, passion, and engagement to the work.
• Lead classroom instruction using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum.

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.
• Potential eligibility for performance-based incentives or other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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