Job Description
Summary Responsible for implementing a developmentally age-appropriate and stimulating program to meet the emotional, physical, cognitive, and social needs of the individual child and the classroom. Must work in a family-centered program and focus your duties on the needs of the children & families. Our facility is faith-based & committed to providing for our local community.
Duties - Implement those aspects of the State Minimum Standards for Licensed Childcare Centers, local, state, federal health and safety standards, which apply to position and classroom.
- Implement the center's policies, procedures, goals, and philosophy.
- Be committed to Virginia's Star Quality Initiative (VSQI) and support the VSQI system, which assesses, improves, supports, and displays quality on a 5-star scale.
- Maintain accurate and timely reports, paperwork, and records on all children.
- Maintain supervision of children at all times.
- Greet each person with a smile and friendly manner (always displaying professional and a Christian attitude)
- Promote openness and respect in all relationships.
- When asked, support other team members in all aspects.
- Maintain a clean work environment.
Requirements High quality child interactions
Enthusiasm & Love of Working with Children. Treat them all with dignity and respect.
Technical Knowledge of Child Development.
Strong Customer Service & Positive Parent Interactions.
Must have Initiative. Teamwork / Collaboration.
Ability to Effectively Communicate Both Verbally and in Writing.
Reliability and Punctuality
Minimum of 18 years old.
Satisfactory background check, Including criminal records, and child abuse registry.
Must maintain current TB test, CPR, First Aid, Daily Health Observations and the MAT certification upon Director's request.
Must have a relationship with the Lord, Jesus Christ & attend church regularly. Must be able to lift children (up to 45lbs) bend, stoop, stretch, squat, quickly sit/ stand and be physically active with the children. (i.e sitting on the floor, exercising, running, jumping, dancing, ect.)
May be exposed to blood and other bodily fluids.
May be required to mop classroom and center floor.
Must have the ability to physically and mentally react to unexpected circumstances immediately and appropriately.
Must be able to communicate in a manner that children are able to comprehend your directions in the classroom and on the playground.
All teachers are required to be on their feet 95% of the day and have a high energy level.
Must attend all staff meetings and daycare sponsored activities.
Benefits 2 weeks paid vacation for employees that have been within the establishment 1 year.
Free childcare for your children. 2-11
If circumstances arise and you need to be home with your children. There will be no repercussions for absences. Mothers have assured job safety.
Aflac is optional.
Wonderful work environment provided.
Possibility to move to Fulltime position.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours