Preschool Lead Teacher

Preschool Lead Teacher – Join Our Team!

The King’s Kids Youth Development Center | Norfolk, VA

Pay: $18–$20 per hour, based on qualifications and experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Part-time, up to 37 hours per week

Help Little Minds Grow!

Do you love helping young children learn, explore, and discover their potential? Are you looking for a place where your passion for teaching and Christian values can make a difference?

At The King’s Kids Youth Development Center, we believe children thrive when surrounded by caring educators who encourage curiosity, build confidence, and nurture their growth. We are looking for a warm, dependable, and motivated Preschool Lead Teacher to join our team and help prepare children for success in school and beyond.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate lessons that support early literacy, math, creativity, and social-emotional development.
• Implement the STREAMin3 curriculum to support children’s learning and school readiness.
• Incorporate Christian values, prayer, Bible stories, kindness, and character development into daily classroom experiences.
• Create a welcoming, organized classroom where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.
• Use Brightwheel to record attendance, document children’s progress, and communicate with families.
• Build positive relationships with families and collaborate with assistant teachers and the leadership team.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and follow Virginia childcare licensing requirements and center policies.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• A CDA credential, an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children; two or more years preferred.
• Familiarity with STREAMin3 and Brightwheel is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and positive classroom management skills.
• A nurturing attitude and a genuine commitment to our Christian mission.
• Ability to meet all applicable Virginia Department of Education licensing qualifications for the Lead Teacher position, including any additional education, experience, background check, and training requirements.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it as required.

Physical Requirements

This is an active classroom position. Teachers should be comfortable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and participating in classroom and playground activities throughout the day. Reasonable accommodations will be considered where applicable.

Ready to Join Us?

We would love to hear from you! Please email the following to [email protected]:

• Your current resume
• Two professional references

Please use “Preschool Lead Teacher” as the subject line.

If you are passionate about early learning, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to help children grow in faith, confidence, and knowledge, we encourage you to apply!

The King’s Kids Youth Development Center

Growing in Faith. Thriving in Knowledge.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 37.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person