Teacher I - MRMC Child Care Center

About the Role

The Teacher I plans and implements the curriculum, supervision and management of the program and the classroom. This position demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the lifespan and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of children’s status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each child’s requirements relative to age and specific needs, and provide care as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements educational activities for the assigned classroom
• Supervises play activities, meals, and rest time
• Records children’s daily activities and maintains daily student records
• Maintains open communication with parents
• Implements positive, supportive methods of behavior management
• Performs functions to safeguard children’s wellness and safety, reporting accidents and accurately completing incident reports
• Obtains certification and administers medication, documenting the process
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards and parent information areas
• Conducts parent‑teacher conferences
• Maintains children’s portfolios

This list is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned as required.

Education

• Endorsement or bachelor’s degree in a child‑related field; OR
• 3 months of programmatic experience plus at least one of the following education backgrounds:
  • One‑year early childhood certificate from a college or university (minimum 30 semester hours)
  • Child development credential from an organization listed in the Code of Virginia
  • Teaching diploma from an internationally or nationally recognized Montessori organization
• 6 months of supervised programmatic experience and, within six months before or one month after beginning work, completion of a minimum of 24 hours of training in child development, playground safety, health and safety issues, and preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect
• Successful compliance with Code of Virginia requirements and completion of required background checks

Skills

• Office systems
• Behavior management
• Educational strategies
• Classroom management
• Incident reporting
• Growth development
• Child development
• Educational policy
• Education projects
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Empathy
• Compassion
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• School education

Pay

Salary range: $17.25 – $25.87 per hour.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status