Early Childhood - Co-Teacher

Summary:

We are a small stand‑alone non‑profit center in Ashland, VA. Our center strives to maintain a very effective teacher‑to‑child ratio, and most classrooms are small so children receive individual attention. The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing day‑to‑day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed.

The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with children and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. We strive to maintain a very low student‑to‑teacher ratio in all classrooms.

$13.00/hr – $15.00/hr

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example and 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 follow planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• 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.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Applicants hired with college degree or CDA are eligible for a $500.00 hiring bonus.

• Full‑time employees receive up to two weeks paid time off annually.
• Health Care Insurance is available to all full‑time employees; the center pays 50% of staff tuition.
• Free childcare is available to staff members’ youngest child; 50% tuition reduction for additional children.
• Retirement plan available to most employees after two years of employment.
• All training is paid at employees hourly salary.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

IT Services and IT Consulting