Part-time Preschool Teacher

About Us:

Gingerbread Cottage is a half-day preschool program serving children ages 3 to 5 years old. Our mission is to provide a loving, engaging and fun atmosphere where each child can reach his/her emotional, social, and academic potential and create a love for lifelong learning. We have been serving Richmond families since 1977.

Job Description:

Gingerbread Cottage Preschool is looking for a part-time Preschool Teacher to lead a 4/5 year-old pre-k classroom beginning January 2025. The student to teacher ratio is capped at 9:1. A Preschool Teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage students and earn their trust and attention.

Duties & Responsibilities:

~Ability to develop and carry out lesson plans

~Implement the GBC curriculum for preschool students

~Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational center play, etc.)

~Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem

~Encourage children to interact with each other in positive and supportive ways

~Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, colors, crafts, etc.)

~Supervise students to ensure they are safe at all times

~Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills:

~Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods

~Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms

~Excellent communication and instructional skills

~Professional, friendly and dependable

Education/Experience:

~Experience as a Preschool or Elementary School Teacher (required)

~Associates or Bachelor's degree in early-childhood education or related field (preferred)

Schedule:

~Base hours are 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Tuesday-Thursday weekly

~There is an opportunity for additional pay beyond the pay for normal school operating hours if the teacher participates in our early drop off program. Staff are also paid for weekly planning time, staff meetings, and 16 hours of mandatory yearly professional development training.

Gingerbread Cottage Preschool has been serving Richmond, VA families for the last 46 years! Come join our team.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare or Preschool: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person