Preschool & Child Care Center Careers in Charlottesville, Virginia

Are you willing to look ridiculous to make kids laugh?

Can you sing the same song (in or out of tune) and read the same book 20 times in one day?

Do you love getting hugs all day long, having a doctor’s exam 5 times in 20 minutes, and getting your hair done by toddlers?

Can you read between the lines of a meltdown to figure out what is going on?

Do you have eyes on all sides of your head?

Do you love hats? This job requires many.

Most importantly: are you ready to be loved unconditionally (by children and coworkers), laugh constantly, be a part of a family, and look forward to coming to work every day despite the challenges?

If you answered yes to those questions, your dream job awaits. At Playful Learners Preschool, we’re seeking warm engaging teachers to join our team and create responsive, safe, joyful, and nurturing learning environments for children that foster inquiry, exploration, learning & reflection.

If you meet the requirements and want to work in a positive, collaborative environment with benefits including:

• Paid training including yearly attendance to the Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education Conference
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses
• Insurance
• Discounted child care

…Then apply now!

Requirements:

• Documenting children’s learning through photographs, anecdotes, panels and mini-stories.
• Working morning and/or afternoon shifts (7:00am – 6:00pm).
• Strong oral and written communication with parents, children and co-teachers.
• Helping with preparing, arranging, cleaning, and maintaining indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
• Maintaining control of and accounting for whereabouts and safety of students.
• Planning, coordinating and conducting activities for program participants based on observed children’s interests and developmental needs.
• A teamwork mindset, strong communication skills, organization skills, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to build rapport with children, families, and peers.

Conditions of Employment:

• A high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks and TB test in accordance with licensing.
• The physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements, and demonstrated on-the-job competency is required.
• Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• A valid CPR/First Aid certification.

Lead Teacher Qualifications ($13-14 hourly rate):

• 12 months of experience working in a group program with children or youth,
• An associate’s degree or at least 60 semester hours of college credit that included a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the assigned age group, for example, Child Development Centers: Early Childhood Education/Child Development, or a current CDA Credential.

Preference (and $15 hourly rate) for applicants with:

• A bachelor’s degree or at least 120 semester hours that included a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above.
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential.
• Knowledge of and experience in play-based programs using methods such as the Reggio Emilia approach.
• A deep understanding of the cognitive and social-emotional development of children aged 2-5 years, and strong collaborative leadership skills in the field of early childhood education.

Are you willing to look ridiculous to make kids laugh?

Can you sing the same song (in or out of tune) and read the same book 20 times in one day?

Do you love getting hugs all day long, having a doctor’s exam 5 times in 20 minutes, and getting your hair done by toddlers?

Can you read between the lines of a meltdown to figure out what is going on?

Do you have eyes on all sides of your head?

Do you love hats? This job requires many.

Most importantly: are you ready to be loved unconditionally (by children and coworkers), laugh constantly, be a part of a family, and look forward to coming to work every day despite the challenges?

If you answered yes to those questions, your dream job awaits. At Playful Learners Preschool, we’re seeking warm engaging teachers to join our team and create responsive, safe, joyful, and nurturing learning environments for children that foster inquiry, exploration, learning & reflection.

If you meet the requirements and want to work in a positive, collaborative environment with benefits including:

• Paid training including yearly attendance to the Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education Conference
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses
• Insurance
• Discounted child care

…Then apply now!

Requirements:

• Documenting children’s learning through photographs, anecdotes, panels and mini-stories.
• Working morning and/or afternoon shifts (7:00am – 6:00pm).
• Strong oral and written communication with parents, children and co-teachers.
• Helping with preparing, arranging, cleaning, and maintaining indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
• Maintaining control of and accounting for whereabouts and safety of students.
• Planning, coordinating and conducting activities for program participants based on observed children’s interests and developmental needs.
• A teamwork mindset, strong communication skills, organization skills, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to build rapport with children, families, and peers.

Conditions of Employment:

• A high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks and TB test in accordance with licensing.
• The physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements, and demonstrated on-the-job competency is required.
• Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• A valid CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications For Teacher Assistant ($12 hourly rate):

• 6 months experience working in a group program with children
• 12 semester hours of college credit with course content directly related to Early Childhood/Child Development, or a current CDA Credential.

Are you willing to look ridiculous to make kids laugh?

Can you sing the same song (in or out of tune) and read the same book 20 times in one day?

Do you love getting hugs all day long, having a doctor’s exam 5 times in 20 minutes, and getting your hair done by toddlers?

Can you read between the lines of a meltdown to figure out what is going on?

Do you have eyes on all sides of your head?

Do you love hats? This job requires many.

Most importantly: are you ready to be loved unconditionally (by children and coworkers), laugh constantly, be a part of a family, and look forward to coming to work every day despite the challenges?

If you answered yes to those questions, your dream job awaits. At Playful Learners Preschool, we’re seeking warm engaging teachers to join our team and create responsive, safe, joyful, and nurturing learning environments for children that foster inquiry, exploration, learning & reflection.

If you meet the requirements and want to work in a positive, collaborative environment with benefits including:

• Paid training including yearly attendance to the Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education Conference
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses
• Insurance
• Discounted child care

…Then apply now!

Requirements:

• Documenting children’s learning through photographs, anecdotes, panels and mini-stories.
• Working morning and/or afternoon shifts (7:00am – 6:00pm).
• Strong oral and written communication with parents, children and co-teachers.
• Helping with preparing, arranging, cleaning, and maintaining indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
• Maintaining control of and accounting for whereabouts and safety of students.
• Planning, coordinating and conducting activities for program participants based on observed children’s interests and developmental needs.
• A teamwork mindset, strong communication skills, organization skills, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to build rapport with children, families, and peers.

Conditions of Employment:

• A high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks and TB test in accordance with licensing.
• The physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements, and demonstrated on-the-job competency is required.
• Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• A valid CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications for Teacher Aid ($11 hourly rate):

• Able to communicate in English (both written and verbal).
• 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Documentation of good mental and physical health and freedom from communicable disease. Satisfactory completion of Local and National Background Checks (no convictions of child abuse, molestation, neglect, battering, or drug related offense).

Are you willing to look ridiculous to make kids laugh?

Can you sing the same song (in or out of tune) and read the same book 20 times in one day?

Do you love getting hugs all day long, having a doctor’s exam 5 times in 20 minutes, and getting your hair done by toddlers?

Can you read between the lines of a meltdown to figure out what is going on?

Do you have eyes on all sides of your head?

Do you love hats? This job requires many.

Most importantly: are you ready to be loved unconditionally (by children and coworkers), laugh constantly, be a part of a family, and look forward to coming to work every day despite the challenges?

If you answered yes to those questions, your dream job awaits. At Playful Learners Preschool, we’re seeking warm engaging teachers to join our team and create responsive, safe, joyful, and nurturing learning environments for children that foster inquiry, exploration, learning & reflection.

If you meet the requirements and want to work in a positive, collaborative environment with benefits including:

• Paid training including yearly attendance to the Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education Conference
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses
• Insurance
• Discounted child care

…Then apply now!

Requirements:

• Documenting children’s learning through photographs, anecdotes, panels and mini-stories.
• Working morning and/or afternoon shifts (7:00am – 6:00pm).
• Strong oral and written communication with parents, children and co-teachers.
• Helping with preparing, arranging, cleaning, and maintaining indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
• Maintaining control of and accounting for whereabouts and safety of students.
• Planning, coordinating and conducting activities for program participants based on observed children’s interests and developmental needs.
• A teamwork mindset, strong communication skills, organization skills, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to build rapport with children, families, and peers.

Conditions of Employment:

• A high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks and TB test in accordance with licensing.
• The physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements, and demonstrated on-the-job competency is required.
• Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• A valid CPR/First Aid certification.