Preschool Teacher
Listed on 2026-05-25
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Summary
The Preschool Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, loving, and engaging classroom environment for three-year-old children. The teacher will provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences that encourage social, emotional, academic, physical, and spiritual growth while helping children build confidence, independence, and a love for learning.
Schedule- Teaching
Hours:
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Classroom
Hours:
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Includes one paid planning hour per day
- Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate classroom activities and lessons
- Foster a nurturing and structured classroom environment
- Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development
- Encourage positive behavior, independence, and peer relationships
- Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and safety standards
- Communicate regularly and professionally with families regarding student progress and classroom activities
- Observe and document developmental milestones and concerns as needed
- Collaborate with co‑teachers, support staff, and administration
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and school events as required
- Model Christian values and create an atmosphere where children know they are loved and valued
- Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred
- Coursework or degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
- Strong communication and classroom management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff and families
- Warm, patient, and dependable demeanor
- Must complete all required background checks and screenings
- Ability to actively supervise and engage with young children throughout the school day
- Ability to bend, lift, sit on the floor, and participate in classroom activities as needed
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Child Care Discount
- Professional Development
- Flexible Schedule
We are a ministry of Centerville Baptist Church and have been one of the longest running programs in the Chesapeake area; 66 years and counting! It is our mission for all children enrolled in the program to know they are loved by God exactly as they are. We lovingly accept children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Centerville Baptist Children's Program offers preschool, kindergarten, and childcare for these ages.
Every child is special, loved, and cared for by our dedicated and experienced staff.
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