Child Care Teacher

Harrisonburg Rockingham Child Day Care Center

Harrisonburg, VA

$13 to $16 Hourly
Medical , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance
Full-Time

Job Description

Summary

The Harrisonburg Rockingham Child Day Care Center is looking for early learning teachers who have a passion for working with children and want to make a positive impact on our community. We are currently hiring for our new, expanded program that includes infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. Join our family-like center and enjoy predictable hours with all nights, weekends, and major holidays off!

We are looking to fill the following positions:

Lead Teacher
Floater (Part time/ Full time)

What's great about working here?

Discounted childcare for your own kids!
We invest in you! You'll receive training and professional development with the rest of our team
Being valued, plus teacher appreciation throughout the year
A true career path
Fun, creative work environment
Predictable hours
Lots of celebrations
Major holidays off
No night or weekend work
Family-like work environment
Our families are amazing!
Making a difference with meaningful work

Duties

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 informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
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.
Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Experience in early childhood education or related field
Positive, reliable work ethic
Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
Meets/exceeds licensing requirements including:
TB Test
Background Check
Documentation of citizenship
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

CDA or other Associate's Degree or higher in early childhood education or related field of study.
Current on First Aid/CPR
Current Medication Administration Training (MAT)

Benefits