Child Care Teacher at Richmond, VA

Child Care Teacher
Location: Richmond, VA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7.5-hour shifts (between 6 AM and 8 PM)
Experience: Minimum 2 years of childcare experience.
Certification: Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate is specifically required.
Age Group: Experience working with children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
Note: candidates with the -Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate.
 
Skills
-Previous experience working with children ages six (6) weeks to six (6) years of age (paid or unpaid).
-Two (2) years of formal experience.
-Frequent bending. Climbing (steps, ladder, other).
-Reasoning abilities.
-Problem-solving abilities.
-Ability to hear effectively.
-Ability to speak clearly.
-Ability to write legibly.
-Reading and comprehension abilities.
-Logical thinking abilities.
-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
-Ability to manage frequent and intense customer interactions.
-Ability to adapt to frequent change.
-Ability to handle multiple priorities.
-Frequent and intense customer interaction.
-Ability to work in Noisy Environment.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-Experience specifically working with children six (6) weeks to two (2) years old.
-Familiarity with the Reggio philosophical approach to education for children.

Required Education
-Two (2) year degree in early childhood education, child psychology, psychology or closely related field.
-High School Diploma or equivalent.
-Minimum of 40 hours of coursework in early childhood education or related field (i.e. Child Psychology, Children’s Literature).
OR
-Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education:
-Bachelors or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate.