Job Description

Child Care Teacher

Location: Richmond, VA 23298

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Start Date: Ideally 3/2/26

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7.5-hour shift between 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM (shift TBD)

Openings: 6

About the Role

The Child Care Teacher uses the Reggio Emilia approach to create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages six weeks to six years . Working as part of a collaborative teaching team, this role supports children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and motor development while fostering independence, creativity, and self-esteem.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with Reggio principles
• Document children’s daily progress, observations, and activities; prepare parent reports
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom following infection control and safety standards
• Support cognitive, social, language, and gross/fine motor development
• Supervise teacher aides and volunteers as assigned
• Follow all licensing and accrediting body requirements and center policies
• Promote positive interactions that enhance children’s self-concept and independence
• Participate in staff meetings, required training, and continuing education
• Maintain strong collaboration with teachers, leadership, and families
• Ensure safe supervision indoors, outdoors, and on playgrounds

Required Education

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology, Psychology, or related field OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 40+ hours of coursework in early childhood education or related field
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered

Preferred Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children ages six weeks to six years (paid or unpaid)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage frequent interactions with parents and families
• Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple priorities
• Physical ability to bend, climb, and move as required in a classroom setting

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with children ages six weeks to two years
• Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy

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