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 Child Care Teacher at our Chesapeake Location. This position offers a competitive salary, ranging from $31,200 to $40,000*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.

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.