Lead Teacher

About This Role

LYNNHAVEN COLONY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

 NOW HIRING: LEAD TEACHERS 

 Starting Pay: $15.50 per Hour

Are you passionate about early childhood education and making a positive difference in children's lives? Lynnhaven Colony Child Development Center is looking for dedicated, dependable, energetic, and caring Lead Teachers to join our team!

Age Groups: 6 Months – 5 Years

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate learning activities.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and positive classroom environment.
• Maintain classroom routines, organization, and cleanliness.
• Supervise children and ensure their health and safety.
• Communicate professionally with parents and management.
• Maintain classroom documentation and follow childcare licensing regulations.
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and educational development.

Qualifications

• Previous childcare or early childhood education experience preferred.
• Experience leading and managing a classroom.
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers.
• Must meet Virginia childcare licensing and background check requirements.
• CDA or early childhood education credentials preferred.

What We're Looking For

❤️ Dependable and punctual educators

❤️ Positive attitudes and teamwork

❤️ Creativity and passion for teaching

❤️ Strong classroom leadership

❤️ Commitment to children's growth and development

Location: Lynnhaven Colony Child Development Center

Starting Pay: $15.50

JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP LITTLE MINDS GROW!

What You'll Do

• Create a safe, loving, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for children ages 6 months to 5 years.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans and age-appropriate educational activities.
• Lead classroom routines, including circle time, meals, diapering/toileting, outdoor play, and nap time.
• Maintain active supervision and follow all Virginia childcare licensing regulations.
• Encourage children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.
• Communicate effectively with parents about children's daily activities, progress, and needs.
• Complete daily documentation, attendance records, and incident reports as required.
• Work collaboratively with assistant teachers, staff, and management.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, punctuality, and strong classroom leadership.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet Virginia's qualifications for a Lead Teacher position.
• Previous experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children.
• Ability to develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to pass required background checks.
• Willingness to complete required childcare training.
• Ability to maintain appropriate supervision and classroom safety.
• Must be reliable, punctual, patient, and passionate about working with children.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Two or more years of childcare or classroom teaching experience.
• Previous experience as a Lead Teacher.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience implementing early childhood curriculum and lesson plans.
• Familiarity with Virginia's early learning standards and VQB5.
• Experience using childcare communication platforms such as Procare.
• Creative ideas for hands-on learning, sensory activities, music, art, and outdoor play.
• Strong parent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting children with different developmental needs.