Teacher at a Daycare /Enrichment Center

Join Bright Ideas Enrichment Center and make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of children and their families in our community! Become a valued member of our team and build your career in the early childhood education field with us. As part of Early Bird Education Group, the fastest-growing network of childcare centers in our region, we are able to offer you exceptional growth opportunities for your career to thrive in early childhood education.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a nurturing and experienced Daycare Teacher to join our dedicated team of educators. The ideal candidate will have a passion for childhood development and a commitment to providing a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for our young students. This role requires strong classroom management skills, the ability to communicate effectively with children and their families, and a deep understanding of childhood development. If you are dedicated to helping children grow and thrive, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Duties:

- Plan and implement daily lesson plans tailored to the needs and abilities of our preschool and toddler students
- Create a safe and welcoming classroom environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive growth
- Engage with children through play-based activities, stories, songs, and educational games
- Encourage children to explore, learn, and develop their problem-solving skills
- Establish and maintain effective classroom routines and discipline strategies
- Develop and implement behavioral management strategies to address challenging behaviors
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure continuity of care and communication with families
- Monitor and record children's progress and achievements
- Provide special education support as needed to ensure equal opportunities for all students
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and knowledge

Skills:

- Experience in a classroom setting, preferably in a private school or daycare environment
- Knowledge of Montessori and childhood development theories
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children and their families
- Ability to manage classroom behavior and develop positive relationships with children
- Experience working with children with special needs
- Familiarity with private school and preschool settings
- Ability to create engaging and interactive lesson plans
- Strong organizational skills to maintain a clean and organized classroom environment
- Commitment to ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and knowledge

At Bright Ideas Midlothian, you will receive:

• Competitive pay, with advancement opportunities based on experience, performance and educational credentials
• Paid holidays, vacation days and sick days after probationary period for full-time employees
• Paid professional development and sponsorship for educational advancement
• Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision), disability insurance and 401K plan option for full-time employees
• Employee childcare tuition discounts (as available)
• Purposeful work with likeminded individuals passionate about children
• Consistent regular work schedules and no weekend work or night shifts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.72 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• You're asking your class to participate in role plays and debates.

What type of engagement technique are you using?
A. Active learning
B. Gamification
C. Inquiry-based learning
D. Differentiated instruction
E. Think-Pair-Share

• What's most important for maintaining a positive classroom environment for young children?

A. Setting a routine and age-appropriate expectations for behavior
B. Involving children in setting the classroom rules to have buy-in
C. Applying punishment consistently for the same types of misbehaviors
D. Creating competition among children to encourage achievement-striving
E. Limiting playtime to ensure more focus on academic tasks

• A teacher is planning a unit to help his students understand what nonfiction is. This is the first time his students are studying this concept in school.

How should the teacher begin the unit?
A. Teach a mini-lesson on the difference between fiction and nonfiction
B. Ask the class to talk about their favorite nonfiction books
C. Have the students draw pictures of characters from teacher-selected nonfiction books
D. Lead the whole class in writing a nonfiction story together
E. Assign students to read nonfiction books together in small groups

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Midlothian, VA 23113 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $16