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• JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: For over 35 years, Apple Tree Learning Centers has been providing a Christian-based preschool and primary school education. We are currently looking for a full-time Pre-K Teacher at our Chesapeake Location. This position offers a competitive salary, ranging from $33,280 to $42,000*BOE, including the Benefits listed below. We provide training and support to help you foster your talents and grow your career at Apple Tree Learning Centers.

CHILD CARE TEACHER BENEFITS

• 401k Company Match
• Group Health Insurance
• Company Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Holiday Pay
• Company paid trainings

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CHILD CARE TEACHER

• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines while encouraging curiosity, exploration and problem solving.
• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
• Supervise children, classroom, playground and all activities, and on field trips.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Provides opportunities and support for children to understand, acquire and use verbal and nonverbal means of communicating.
• Conducts parent conferences and maintains positive relationships.
• Be alert, friendly and responsive to children, parents and co-workers.
• Enforce safety rules and report/treat/document any issues or injuries.
• Punctuality and dependability is a must. Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings and staff trainings. Attend special events: Graduation, Christmas programs
• Willing to work with all age groups, willing to change classrooms as needed to meet staffing requirements.
• Maintains required program records, maintains program site and equipment.
• Furthers the overall mission and goals of Apple Tree Learning Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Requirements

CHILD CARE TEACHER REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred Bachelor’s or Associates degree in related field or equivalent or CDA or 24 hours of Early Childcare courses.
• Have six months of supervised programmatic experience.
• Minimum age requirement of 18 years.
• Requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: CPR, First Aid, DHO, Virginia Pre- service Training and Virginia Pre-service Training Update (within a year of original Pre-Service).
• Positive role model with strong leadership, conflict resolution, and supervisory responsibilities of all program areas.
• A current negative TB test and satisfactory Criminal Record check and Child Protective Services check are required.
• Requires strong organizational skills, lesson planning and experience working with children and parents.
• Ability to relate effectively with diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must possess oral, auditory, and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR THE CHILD CARE TEACHER

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
• to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
• made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities.
• Is able to easily lift 25 pounds from the floor to a table.
• Is able to get up and down from a sitting position on the floor.
• Is able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with children and adults.
• Is able to participate for periods of 30 minutes to one hour in an active game such as kickball or tag and could be required to do so on a daily basis.
• Is able to see for a distance of 50 yards for safe supervision of children.
• Is able to hear for a distance of 25 yards for safe supervision of children.
• Is able to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Is able to safely supervise children (ranges 6 weeks – 12 years) at any given time without a co-worker.

ABOUT US

• At Apple Tree Learning Centers we are committed to educational goals of excellence. Our early child
• development teachers view the learner as a “whole child,” working together to meet each child’s
• developmental needs in terms of spiritual, mental, physical and social education in a healthy and
• nurturing environment. At Apple Tree Learning Centers, your child's caregiver will use loving,
• creative, and purposeful means to grow and guide your little one. Our focus and goal for every child
• is for the total personal wellbeing of the child—physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual in
• our quality childcare and preschool, kindergarten, and primary education setting.