Early Childhood Teacher

About This Role

Berkley Christian Academy in Norfolk, VA is seeking a qualified Early Childhood Teacher to work with Infant / Toddler (0–2) in a school-based pre-k environment. This position requires a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.

What's Great About Working at Berkley Christian Academy?

• Retirement Savings with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Discounted childcare for your children
• Family-friendly scheduling
• Investment in you through ongoing professional development
• Ongoing appreciation for our teachers and staff
• A fun and creative family environment
• Predictable hours
• Lots of fun and celebration
• NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS
• Making a difference in our children's lives

What You'll Do

• Participate in a cohesive teaching team, coordinating activities that support the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom.
• Understand children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed.
• Communicate with both children and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
• 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 the 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 a personal and professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience
• 24 hours of training related to the care and education of children
• 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 a full background check and health screening
• Requires frequent walking, using hands and fingers, handling objects, tools, or controls, and talking to and hearing voices at many levels. May also require kneeling, bending, squatting, or crawling.
• A specific vision ability is required, including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, and to have peripheral vision and depth perception
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Nice to Have

• CDA credential
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field

Benefits

• Retirement Savings with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Discounted childcare for your children
• Family-friendly scheduling
• Investment in you through ongoing professional development
• Ongoing appreciation for our teachers and staff
• A fun and creative family environment
• Predictable hours
• Lots of fun and celebration
• NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS
• Making a difference in our children's lives

Pay

This Early Childhood Teacher role pays $13.50 to $16/Hr.

Schedule

This job is Full Time.

Location

Berkley Christian Academy is located at 956 Berkley Avenue, Norfolk, VA.