Licensed PreK Teacher

About the Role

Do you want to leave work every day knowing that you made an impact? Do you have a "servant heart" knowing that you are called for a greater purpose? Do you enjoy working for a non-profit organization that helps people become self-sufficient? Do you get fulfillment working with young, impressionable children? If so, consider applying for this position at HRCAP Aberdeen Pre-K Initiative.

Responsibilities

• Teach a maximum of sixteen children.
• Meet and greet children upon arrival to and from school daily.
• Perform spot health checks on all children upon arrival.
• Supervise the Teacher Assistant and any other designated employees.
• Conduct annual employee performance evaluations and make personnel recommendations as needed.
• Manage the classroom environment to ensure compliance with codes, fire and safety standards, health standards, food handler's regulations, USDA Regulations, and state licensure.
• Maintain an inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; request supplies as needed.
• Maintain confidential and comprehensive files on each child, including documentation such as Child Data Forms, Anecdotal Notes, contact forms, home visit forms, referral forms, attendance records, and medical/developmental data.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans for each child in areas such as fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual perceptual skills, self-help skills, language skills, and cognitive skills.
• Conduct at least two home visits and/or conferences per child per year; document these in weekly lesson plans and submit copies to the Program Coordinator.
• Submit a monthly report to the Program Coordinator detailing classroom activities, lesson themes, field trips, and the number of home visits/conferences.
• Maintain an accurate class roster with names, addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, parents' names, emergency contacts, and other required data.
• Maintain and submit accurate monthly attendance records to the Case Management Worker by the last day of the month.
• Report directly to the Program Coordinator; in their absence, report to the Child Care Component Director.
• Recruit, train, orient, and supervise volunteers in the classroom; monitor and report volunteer hours monthly.
• Actively involve parents in classroom activities on an ongoing basis.
• Attend required trainings, workshops, and in-services related to the job.
• Treat children, parents, and families with dignity and respect; maintain a positive attitude and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Virginia License in Early Childhood or Elementary Education (Pre K - 6).
• Experience teaching preschool-age children preferred.
• Background check required for employment.
• Valid Virginia Driver's license required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options for employees and dependents, with the employer covering 75% of the premium costs. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• Retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar matching contribution on salary reduction contributions up to 3% after one year of service.
• Eleven paid holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

About Us

The Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) is a nonprofit community action agency that has been serving residents of southeastern Virginia for over 50 years. As an award-winning organization, we have been a pivotal contributor to the economic stability of individuals, families, and the community. HRCAP is committed to improving the quality of life through programs in education, training, work experience, emergency services, housing counseling, and other proven strategies aimed at eliminating poverty.