Toddler Teacher in Newport News, VA

Summary

Calvary Chapel Christian Academy is seeking a caring, dependable, flexible, and high-engagement Toddler Teacher to serve in our Developmental Center, supporting children in either the 16–24 month classroom or the 24–36 month classroom, based on experience and academy needs. This role is responsible for creating a safe, structured, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment where toddlers can grow socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and cognitively.

At Calvary Chapel Christian Academy, we are committed to excellent care, strong systems, and Christ-centered education in an environment shaped by faith, servant leadership, and our REACH mantra: Reach Up, In, Around, and Out. We are looking for a teacher who will support and uphold the Christian mission of the academy, model Christ-like character, and contribute to a positive, professional, and mission-driven school culture.

This is a hands-on, high-engagement role for someone who genuinely loves children, remains attentive throughout the day, works well with others, and is committed to maintaining classroom structure, safety, and consistency.

Duties

• Lead a toddler classroom serving children ages 16–24 months or 24–36 months, as assigned.
• Create and maintain a safe, structured, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Provide active supervision of children at all times during classroom activities, transitions, meals, diapering or toileting routines, rest time, indoor play, and outdoor play.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities that support language development, social-emotional growth, fine and gross motor development, early learning, and classroom participation.
• Support classroom routines that help toddlers develop independence, self-regulation, and positive behavior habits.
• Follow all classroom procedures consistently, including diapering or toileting procedures, handwashing, feeding support, sanitation, supervision, and health and safety expectations.
• Help maintain a classroom that is clean, organized, orderly, and inspection-ready throughout the day.
• Support developmental learning through conversation, songs, books, play-based instruction, movement, and teacher-led interaction.
• Communicate professionally with families regarding daily routines, student well-being, and classroom expectations.
• Maintain classroom records, daily reports, and other required documentation as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with assistant teachers and other staff members to support a healthy classroom culture and smooth daily operations.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support different toddler age groups or classrooms as needed based on staffing and operational needs.
• Model Christ-like character, servant leadership, professionalism, and genuine care in all interactions with children, families, coworkers, and leadership.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with toddlers or young children preferred.
• Genuine love for children, with patience, attentiveness, warmth, and care in daily interactions.
• Ability to maintain a safe, structured, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Strong attentiveness and the ability to remain actively engaged with children throughout the workday.
• Ability to follow classroom procedures, health and safety expectations, sanitation practices, and academy policies consistently.
• Comfort with diapering, toileting, feeding support, handwashing, and other hands-on classroom care responsibilities.
• Reliability, commitment, and a strong work ethic, including consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to arrive on time, prepared, and ready to actively lead classroom operations.
• Positive attitude, professionalism, emotional maturity, and a team-oriented approach to classroom responsibilities.
• Coachability and willingness to receive direction and feedback well.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with families, coworkers, and leadership.
• Commitment to supporting and upholding the Christian mission of Calvary Chapel Christian Academy and contributing to a Christ-centered environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift children when necessary, sit on the floor, and remain active throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a toddler classroom
• Strong classroom management and routine-building skills
• Warm and professional family communication
• Experience supporting language development and social-emotional growth
• Ability to work with both structure and flexibility
• Experience maintaining an organized, clean, and inspection-ready classroom

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Christ-centered work environment

Supportive school leadership

Professional growth and development opportunities

Opportunity for growth and advancement within the academy

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families