Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Teach and Nurture with Us

Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence

Location: 601 Southlake Blvd, North Chesterfield, VA 23236

Schedule: Part-Time | Monday–Friday | Flexible shifts available

Reports To: Center Director / Lead Teacher

Join Our Team

We're seeking a dedicated and caring Part-Time Teacher to join our early learning classrooms. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about helping children grow and develop, and who understands the importance of creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Our program combines strong academic foundations, character development, Abeka curriculum, STE(AI)M, robotics, creativity, and hands-on learning. As a teacher with us, you'll play a key role in bringing this vision to life and providing consistent, nurturing care to every child.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

The Part-Time Teacher will:

• Provide loving care and supervision to children throughout the day.
• Support classroom routines, transitions, and learning activities that promote social-emotional learning, early literacy, math, science, art, music, and hands-on discovery.
• Assist with implementing age-appropriate lessons and activities, including outdoor play and rest time.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment that promotes learning and exploration.
• Supervise children closely at all times, both indoors and outdoors, and ensure their physical and emotional safety.
• Support children with toileting, diapering, handwashing, feeding, and personal care needs as required.
• Follow all center policies, safety procedures, and Virginia licensing standards to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• Communicate respectfully with children, families, coworkers, and leadership to build strong relationships and a positive classroom culture.
• Document observations, incidents, and classroom needs as required to ensure effective communication and decision-making.
• Help create a positive classroom culture where children feel known, valued, and supported in their learning journey.
• Assist with special activities, STE(AI)M projects, summer camp activities, and enrichment experiences that promote creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Requirements

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have:

• Experience working with children in a licensed childcare center, preschool, school, camp, or similar setting.
• A patient, professional, and warm attitude towards children and families.
• Ability to follow directions, work collaboratively as part of a team, and communicate effectively with colleagues and leadership.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills to promote a positive and respectful learning environment.
• Reliability, punctuality, and good judgment to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children.
• Ability to meet Virginia child care background check and training requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• CDA, early childhood coursework, or related training preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

This role may require the ability to:

• Sit, stand, bend, kneel, lift, and move throughout the day to ensure child safety and supervision.
• Lift or assist young children as needed to support their physical and emotional development.
• Supervise children on the playground and during classroom activities to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to child safety needs, and take prompt action in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Our Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is nurturing, structured, dependable, and flexible, with a passion for helping children grow and develop. If you understand that early childhood education is about foundation-building, and not just babysitting, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development

About Us

Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence (KALE), powered by the CORE Foundation, is a next-generation early learning ecosystem built to nurture the whole child—mind, heart, spirit, and future potential. Rooted in compassion and community impact, KALE blends strong early childhood fundamentals with STE(AI)M™ innovation, literacy foundations, and character development. Our work is purpose-driven, family-centered, and excellence-focused.