First Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool

PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER (REGGIO EMILIA INSPIRED APPROACH) START AUGUST 2025

Reference ID : 143903
Location : Lynchburg, VA
Category : Education/Training
Job Type : Part Time

Description

Summary

Description


Summary

20 hours per week. Hours of work 8:30am-12:30pm. 


Must be 18 years old, per licensing, to be alone with children.


Duties

  • 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

MUST have minimum of an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field. Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. 

  • 6+ months experience preferred
  • Training (can be completed in the first 30 days)
  • CPR/first aid
  • Flexibility with working with all ages of children
  • Strong knowledge of child development
  • Good communication skills
  • Must pass background checks

Salary : $13 to $16/hour

Minimum Education : 

MUST have minimum of an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field. Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. 

Job Type : Part-Time

Category : Education/Training

Minimum Experience : None

Location : Lynchburg, VA

Duties

Duties

  • Familiarity or experience with the Reggio Emilia approach: Experience in a Reggio-inspired school is highly desirable.
  • Understanding of child development: A solid understanding of developmentally appropriate practices is crucial.
  • Collaboration and communication skills: Effective communication with children, colleagues, parents, and the community is vital.
  • Passion for children's learning: A genuine love for learning and a desire to nurture children's innate curiosity are essential.
  • Reflective practice: Teachers should be willing to reflect on their teaching practices and continuously improve.
  • 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

Requirements

  • 6+ months experience preferred
  • Training (can be completed in the first 30 days)
  • CPR/first aid
  • Flexibility with hours
  • Flexibility with working with all ages of children
  • Strong knowledge of child development
  • Good communication skills
  • Must pass background checks


Salary : $13 to $16/Hr
Minimum Education : Associate
Job Type : Part Time
Category : Education/Training
Minimum Experience : 1 Yr
Location : Lynchburg, VA

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