Preschool Infant & Toddler Teacher

About the role

LeafSpring School at Three Chopt is seeking experienced and passionate Teachers with one to two years of classroom experience. Join our “TEAM” and make a real difference in the lives of our students and their families. Come Grow With Us! We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic teachers who want to make a difference every day while growing alongside a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Plan fun, hands‑on learning experiences.
• Make learning meaningful and developmentally appropriate.
• Encourage curiosity, confidence, and independence.
• Observe children and use what you learn to guide instruction.
• Support children's social‑emotional growth.
• Use positive guidance to help children learn and grow.
• Create a warm, organized, and engaging classroom.
• Build strong relationships with every child.
• Keep classrooms safe, clean, and welcoming.
• Follow Virginia licensing and LeafSpring standards.
• Model positive teaching practices and classroom routines.
• Build trusting relationships with families.
• Share children's daily experiences and accomplishments.
• Communicate openly and professionally with parents.
• Participate in conferences and progress updates.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and administrators.
• Share ideas and support your teammates.
• Be willing to learn, grow, and try new things.
• Contribute to a positive, family‑like school culture.
• Create a structured, engaging, and nurturing environment aligned with high‑quality standards (e.g., NAEYC).
• Supervise and mentor Assistant Teachers and Aides, modeling effective teaching strategies and classroom routines.
• Ensure all activities and classroom practices comply with Virginia state licensing standards.

Requirements

• Experience working with children ages 6 weeks–5 years.
• A caring, patient, and dependable personality.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• High school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of preschool or early childhood classroom experience preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred or in progress.
• CDA is a plus.
• Experience leading or mentoring other teachers is a plus.

Skills

• Bring energy and enthusiasm to the classroom.
• See challenging moments as opportunities to teach.
• Comfortable asking questions and learning new things.
• Take initiative and solve problems.
• Build genuine relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Want to grow into leadership opportunities.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay
• Work‑life balance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Birthday holiday
• 401(k)
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Short‑ & long‑term disability coverage
• Daily meals provided
• Discounted tuition for your children
• Free access to on‑site Get Well Place when your child is sick
• Paid professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to grow into leadership

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