Playground Supervisor and Movement Teacher

Parish Day School
Virginia Beach, VA

Summary

Parish Day School is looking for you!


Imagine spending your days, providing high quality learning experiences for children ages 2 to 8. Art, playground, special guests, activities and lots of fun - does this sound like a perfect fit for you?
The Playground Supervisor and Movement Teacher is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children during outdoor play. This role involves active supervision, promoting positive social interactions, creating an environment where children can explore, play, develop gross motor skills safely, and developing and leading engaging, age-appropriate movement classes for young children. The hours for this position are from 8:30 AM- 2:30 PM.

What's great about working here?

  • Discounted childcare for your own kids!
  • Family-friendly job with flexible scheduling
  • We invest in you! You'll receive training and professional development with the rest of our team
  • Being valued, plus teacher appreciation throughout the year
  • A true career path, with scholarships offered
  • Fun, creative work environment
  • Time outside every day
  • Clean, sanitary facility with extreme health protocols
  • Maternity leave
  • Predictable hours
  • Lots of celebrations
  • Major holidays off
  • No night or weekend work
  • Family-like work environment
  • Smoke free
  • Our families are amazing!
  • Spending the day with cute children
  • Making a difference with meaningful work

Duties

  • Supervise children at all times during outdoor play to ensure safety and well-being.
  • Monitor playground equipment and play areas daily for safety hazards and report concerns promptly.
  • Encourage inclusive, cooperative, and respectful play among children.
  • Support conflict resolution by modeling and guiding positive problem-solving skills.
  • Engage children in active play and age-appropriate activities that promote gross motor development.
  • Enforce playground rules and safety guidelines consistently and fairly.
  • Communicate any incidents, injuries, or behavioral concerns to classroom teachers and/or administration.
  • Assist in transitions to and from the playground to maintain order and safety.
  • Follow all center policies, licensing regulations, and health/safety guidelines..
  • Participate in program evaluations, monthly staff meetings, and required training
  • programs as mandated by the PDS and the DSS.
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality with children, families and staff.
Relationship Responsibilities:
  • Respond to students with sensitivity and care; address their needs and questions, and engage at their eye level.
  • Use proactive behavior management, redirect early, and engage students positively before issues arise.
  • Set clear behavioral expectations and consistently praise students for meeting them while building strong, respectful relationships.
  • Apply consistent, respectful consequences; respond immediately and calmly to help students learn from their behavior.
  • Reinforce positive behaviors with specific praise and enthusiastic recognition.
  • Model rich language by engaging in thoughtful, two-way conversations with students.
  • Communicate with fellow educators positively and collaboratively.

Requirements

• Possess program leader requirements as mandated through the DSS Standards for
Licensed Child Day Centers
• Conduct self in a manner worthy of a child’s respect, both on site and in the community
• Respond appropriately to authority and communicate well with coworkers and
supervisors
• Be able to lift 30 to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Possess stamina and mental clarity to work punctually and consistently for the assigned
shifts

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in early childhood education or related field
  • Hold CDS or other associate's degree or higher
  • Current First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Current Medication Administration Training (MAT)

Benefits

Parish Day School offers an uplifting and encouraging environment for children to grow and learn through play. Our teaching team works together preparing hands-on activities for the children.
  • Training Provided - All levels of experience are welcome to apply.
  • Child Care Discounts
  • Career Path
  • Child Care Discounts
  • Career Path
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Break, Spring Break, and July 4th week.
  • 12-month Full Time employees will qualify for benefits.
  • Competitive hourly salary based on education, position, and years of experience
Posted 2026-01-21

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