Multi-classroom Support Teacher

LeafSpring School at KEIKO•Glen Allen, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking passionate and caring Support teachers to join our team at The Boulders, Charter Colony and Wyndham! LEAFSPRING SCHOOL CARES! We value our employees and are dedicated to investing in you and your future with industry-leading salary and benefits. We offer a minimum of 60% child-care discount, 401K matching, medical, dental, and vision coverage, professional development, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, an Anniversary and Recognition Program, and an employee referral program ($1,000 per successful referral). We are committed to creating a fun and caring environment where our work is play, with Fun Fridays and Spirit Days, staff outings and holiday gatherings, and snacks and coffee provided on site. We take care of families, let's start with yours... We offer 11 Paid Holidays that include an extra day for your Birthday (available on the first day of employment!), Paid Time Off, and teacher workdays built into the school calendar. We want YOU to be a part of our school family. Come to work where your work is play and your work is vital to supporting your community. With industry-leading curriculum and staff benefits, we focus on what really matters, the children and the teachers. LeafSpring School has been the standard of excellence in early education and school-age recreation for over 35 years, providing an enriching environment and a nurturing school setting for children and their families. We are a nationally recognized early childhood education franchise that offers innovative programs for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children. With a commitment to fostering cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth, LeafSpring School provides a community of families and educators who partner for each child’s success. LeafSpring School employees help build the foundation for excellence within every student by developing lifelong learners and the leaders of tomorrow. Make a real difference in your community by helping young minds develop and grow into healthy, productive individuals.

Requirements

Must complete the 10-hour Virginia Preservice training
Must possess a love for children and an ability to relate well with them, their families, and teachers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A positive attitude and work ethic – must be a team player!
6+ months of programmatic experience, working in a licensed and/or accredited child care facility required.
Does not have scheduling restrictions between the hours of 6:45 am-6:15 pm

Nice To Haves

Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, or another child-related field. (assistance available for those who want to further their degree!)
Daycare, nanny, summer camp, babysitting, Montessori, and Reggio-Emilio experience welcome!

Responsibilities

Running activities when teachers are absent, need breaks or work a part-time schedule.
Assist in multiple classrooms to cover for teachers or serve as a permanent substitute for days or weeks depending on what is needed.
Managing and supervising groups of four to ten children.
Review lesson plans as well as plan, implement, and supervise the daily program for the class while upholding our school's philosophy.
Manage the classroom by teaching and playing age-appropriate developmental activities with the class.
Following our school's play-approached tactics, ensure the children are excited about learning while engaging in a variety of activities.
Arrive to work each day ready to take on any task that is assigned to you.
Teaching and assisting in the developmental growth of children.