Overview
Toddler Teacher Jobs in Newport News, VA at Resurrection Lutheran School and Child Care
Qualifications for Infant/Toddler Teacher
The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
The ideal candidate will be a caring individual who enjoys teaching young children with the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. You will have a GED or H.S. diploma and have completed the VDSS Preservice trainings. You will have the flexibility to work a shift between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm and have reliable transportation to the center to ensure consistency for the infants. A background check and fingerprinting are essential before an offer an be extended.
Responsibilities for Toddler Teacher
- Provide a safe and loving environment for the infants in his/her care
- Change diapers as needed
- Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are kept clean
- Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
- Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through Brightwheel
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 – $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Toddler Teacher
Company: Resurrection Lutheran School and Child Care
Location: Newport News, VA
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