LEAD TODDLER TEACHER Job at Ascension Episcopal Day School, Norfolk, VA

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  • Ascension Episcopal Day School
  • Norfolk, VA

Job Description


Summary

Ascension Episcopal Day School serves the community by providing a nurturing, stimulating and supportive Christian educational environment for children ages 6 weeks thru 5 years. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing, innovative, collaborative, and supportive learning community for 12 children ages 12-24 months. The Lead Teacher is responsible for the day-to-day management of one classroom and the supervision of 2 Assistant Teachers and 1 Afternoon assistant. This is a 12-month professional position. Work hours are 7:20 am to 3:20 pm.

Duties

Responsibilities Include:

  • Creating and maintaining a safe and stimulating classroom environment conducive to the cognitive, physical, social, spiritual, and emotional development of young children ages 12-24 months.
  • Meeting the basic care needs of the children in your care including diapering, toilet training, feeding, sleeping, and health and safety needs.
  • Developing curriculum and lesson plans that encourage curiosity, reflection, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children in you care.
  • Modeling developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques.
  • Selecting supplies, equipment, and other instructional materials appropriate for the classroom environment.
  • Working cooperatively and effectively as a team leader by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis to the Director, your classroom staff, and teachers in other classrooms.
  • Attending staff meetings, including meeting with your classroom staff on a regular basis.
  • Mentoring and providing leadership for all staff members by maintaining and upholding all school policies and standards for education, behavior, and professionalism.
  • Maintaining a chain of command in your classroom throughout the entire school day.
  • Participating in staff development and training opportunities.
  • Maintaining open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child's family.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
Ascension Day School is an educational center and not a daycare. We require Lead Teachers to maintain a high-quality learning environment. The successful candidate will have, at minimum:
  • A bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field.
  • 2 years teaching experience in an early education center. 
  • Advanced knowledge of early education instructional design and teaching methods.
  • Advanced knowledge of child mental, cognitive, and physical development.
  • Supervisory and leadership experience.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

BENEFITS:
  • Competitive wages for early education.
  • 45-minute paid lunch.
  • Paid trainings for professional development.
  • Potential for advancement and promotion.
  • Our Angel Fund provides extra money for staff emergencies and up to 6 weeks of maternity/paternity leave.
  • 12 days paid personal leave, 9 days paid sick leave, and 3 days paid "personal health" days per year.
  • Two bonuses a year.
  • Gift cards and breakfasts/lunches given as extra thank-you recognitions throughout the year.
  • One paid doctor visit per year plus paid vaccines and gift cards up to $150 for vaccines.
  • We encourage you to play with the kids and have fun both indoors and outside!

Job Tags

Full time,

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