ZCCC is looking for a lead teacher for our two-year-old program:
The position will be a lead teacher position and will be a 3rd classroom for our two-year-olds (the oldest two-year-olds). This position will be full-time (40 hours/week). Candidate must have previous childcare/daycare experience and must be 18 years of age. If you have a passion for shaping young minds, we would love to chat. This position would be responsible for maintaining a daily routine for a structured learning environment, along with many other duties required for our growing childcare center.
Lead Teacher 2-year-olds Job Description
Maintain a daily routine for a structured/flexible learning environment.
Encourage children to potty train and work with parents to continue training at home.
Provide an enriching environment that includes physical activity, music, art, center time, and circle time (calendar, Bible stories, etc.)
Encourage children to focus on healthy eating for snacks and lunch.
Maintain clean/safe classroom (sweeping, mopping, wiping down used toys/books, classroom restroom, etc.)
Make daily/weekly lesson plans for class that include introducing colors, numbers, etc. for this age group.
Encourage healthy living, have lessons/snack/lunch outside, depending on the weather.
Work with teammates to communicate with parents (in person, text, etc.) and develop a close relationship with both parents and teammates.
Maintain safe ratio (8 children: 1 teacher).
Create and distribute monthly newsletter to parents.
Provide safe indoor/outdoor play.
Teach good hygiene.
Encourage children to be kind to others and make good decisions.
Create and maintain a classroom schedule.
Promote music and movement to help navigate energy level and strengthen both fine and gross motor skills
Mop hallway in rotation with other preschool staff.
Care for and encourage each child through hugs, soothing words, etc.
Administer daily health check.
o Previous daycare/preschool experience
o Background checks
Health/First Aid:
o CPR/First Aid Certification- if you are not already certified we will set up and pay for your training.
o Staff Health Report (updated annually)
o T. B. Screening (updated every 2 years)
Training: Once offered the position all of the training information will be given to you. You must be willing to complete every year. We are inspected by the Department of Education, and these are required trainings
o Virginia Pre-Service Training through Penn State (10 hours)-prior to starting employment
o Virginia Pre-service updated training (3 hours)-updated annually
o Mandated Reporters Training-prior to starting employment
o Health Screening for childcare professionals (updated yearly)
o 16 hours of annual training (updated annually)
Current Medication Administration Training (MAT) certification
Currently CPR certified
There will be a probation period of 30 days for new hires. ZCCC will use the probationary period as a time to assess whether the new hire or newly promoted employee is a good fit for the position.
Paid time off will be issued after the employee has worked four consecutive months with ZCCC. If time off needs to be taken within the first four months of employment, employees will use the allotted unpaid time off granted, which is seven (7) days (56) hours.
· Paid holidays and closures.
· Accrued paid time off.
· Potential bonuses throughout the year
· Discounted childcare, as available
· Recognize B5 teacher incentive-$2,500-3,000/year
· Unlimited paid training and professional development
· Teacher appreciation week gifts
