Early Childhood - 4-Year-old Lead Teacher

About This Role

This Early Childhood - 4-Year-old Lead Teacher opportunity at CrossPointe Preschool Academy serves Preschool (3–5) and requires a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred. Based in Suffolk, VA, candidates bring experience in early childhood education and development.

What You'll Do

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

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• The ability to obtain an Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Recommend but not required: Associate degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• 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.

Nice to Have

• Two References or Pastoral reference.

Benefits

Not specified.

Common Questions

• What ECE credentials are required for this position?

• What does this position pay?

• Is this full-time or part-time?

• Where is CrossPointe Preschool Academy located?

A CDA is preferred for this role.
This Early Childhood - 4-Year-old Lead Teacher role pays $16 to $17/Hr.
This job is Full Time.
CrossPointe Preschool Academy is located at 2460 Pruden Boulevard, Suffolk, VA.