Child Care Teacher

Join Chester Child Development and Youth Center and make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of children and their families in our community. Become a valued member of our team and build your career in early childhood education with us. As part of Early Bird Education Group, one of the fastest-growing childcare networks in the region, we offer meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

We are seeking Teachers of all experience levels (Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Floaters) across all age groups, including infants, toddlers, and preschool classrooms. We welcome both experienced, credentialed educators and individuals with little or no experience who are passionate about working with children. Training and coaching are provided to support your success and growth.

Overview

Teachers at Chester Child Development and Youth Center are responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. You will support children’s academic, social-emotional, and physical development while maintaining a high standard of care, supervision, and compliance with all federal, state, and local childcare licensing regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, supervision, and engagement for children in assigned age group
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and classroom routines
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Supervise children at all times in accordance with licensing requirements
• Assist with diapering, feeding, toileting, and daily care routines as needed
• Communicate professionally and consistently with families regarding child progress and daily updates
• Maintain required documentation, including attendance records and incident reports
• Follow all center policies, procedures, and state licensing regulations
• Participate in training, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay, with advancement opportunities based on experience, performance and educational credentials
• Vacation days and holiday pay after probationary period for full-time employees
• Full health insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision PPO plans) for full-time employees
• Retirement benefits (401K) for full-time employees
• Support for professional development training and assistance, specifically CDA credentials
• Purposeful work with like-minded individuals passionate about children

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and/or assist children, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 35–50 pounds
• Ability to sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, and stand for extended periods throughout the day
• Ability to continuously move throughout the classroom, playground, and facility to actively supervise children
• Ability to engage in active play, instruction, diapering, feeding, and daily care routines
• Ability to visually and auditorily supervise children at all times in indoor and outdoor settings
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations, including evacuations and assisting injured children
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments and tolerate varying weather conditions

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

We have proudly served the Chester Child Development and Youth Center community for decades and are a leading early childhood education program in the area. Our center has built strong, lasting relationships with children and families over many years. In short, we are committed to providing one of the best childcare environments for both children and staff!

Location: 13600 Happy Hill Road

We welcome your questions and would love to meet you. Please respond to this posting or call 804-748-4188 or 804-768-8009 and ask for our Director to schedule an interview

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person