Early Childhood Educator

Job Posting End Date: October 20, 2026 Department : PARKS AND RECREATION Compensation Grade : H3089 Compensation Range & Starting Salary : Pay Range : $20.82 - $24.98 Starting Part Time Hourly Rate : $20.82 Scheduled Weekly Hours over 30. Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime) : No About Us : At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are. Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications : Our Commitment Work with the best – work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences ! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents. Day to Day Job Duties Serve as the back-up Program Director and assist in planning, coordinating, scheduling, and overseeing daily operations of a preschool educational program in compliance with VDOE licensing standards, CLASS Observation Guidelines, and Mixed Delivery Program requirements. Implement curriculum by developing lesson plans and instructional materials, conducting engaging daily lessons, assessing student progress, and adapting activities to support varying developmental stages, learning styles, and individual needs. Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment through effective classroom and behavior management practices, positive youth development strategies, and knowledge of early childhood development milestones. Ensure the health, safety, and security of participants by maintaining supervision protocols, managing arrival and dismissal procedures, securing program facilities, responding to emergencies, reporting suspected abuse or neglect, and providing basic first aid as needed. Maintain program administration and compliance records, including attendance, parent sign-in/out documentation, medication forms, weekly reports, classroom setup, and other required program paperwork. Manage classroom and program resources by maintaining cleanliness, inventorying and purchasing supplies and snacks, setting up learning environments, and ensuring materials and equipment are available and properly maintained. Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate staff and volunteers; enforce policies and procedures; provide on-the-job training; and promote a positive, collaborative work environment. Build and maintain effective relationships with parents, participants, and recreation operations staff; assist with special events, promotional activities, mandatory trainings, and transportation-related duties as required while maintaining confidentiality of participant, family, and staff information. Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs. This position provides direct childcare licensed by the State Licensing standards. Convictions of any barrier crime set forth in Virginia Code 63.2-1719 shall be automatic disqualification for employment for this position. Requires a current and valid Driver’s license Ideal Candidate In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will also have the experience listed below. Candidates should ensure the information is provided in the application. Supervision Experience Programming Experience Schedule This position primarily is scheduled Monday -Friday between the program set up and/or operation hours of 7:00 am -6:00 pm (or after the last participant is picked up), but will have occasional assignments that can include weekends and holidays. This position is anticipated to work an average of more than 32 hours per week, making the selected candidate potentially eligible for the City’s health benefit plan. Final determination will be made upon employment. The individual selected for this position will be housed at a primary site but may be scheduled between other park sites/facilities. Schedules will be adjusted seasonally and will vary weekly based on events, facility coverage, and weather. All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours, overtime, splits shifts or maybe be relocated to another location or job assignment in response to short- term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies including weekends, evenings and holidays . As a condition of employment, all employees must attend P&R Connection (Department Orientation). If selected for the position, you will be provided an approximate training date at the time of hire. Training is held from 8:30am-5:00pm, every other Friday, at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building. When an exemption is permittable, a hybrid version of the training is available, but will require training attendance on a weekend. Part Time Benefit Eligible - 32 plus hours The Perks Competitive wages Training/Mentoring for career advancement Varied Paid Holidays Access to Health Plans Programs Personnel Leave Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union Deferred Compensation Plans Employee Assistance Program Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave Additional requirements:

• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: /No
• CPS Check: Yes
• Physical: No
• Respirator: /No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: /No
• At Will: /No Minimum Requirements : Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least twenty one (21) years old, possess a high school diploma or GED and three (3) years programmatic experience in group care of children/youth that was obtained after the age of sixteen (16); or advance studies such as forty eight (48) semester hours of college credit and six (6) months programmatic experience in group care of children/youth in areas such as: teacher substitute, coach, recreation program leader, scout leader, child care center provider, either in a paid or volunteer capacity or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. At programs providing direct childcare, convictions of any barrier crime set forth in Virginia Code §63.2- 1719 shall be an automatic disqualification for employment in this position. Some positions may require a current and valid driver’s license. Special Requirements: As a condition of employment, all new employees must have a criminal history record investigation, take TB Screening, and attend mandatory training. Some positions may require additional advanced studies, experience and/or education if located in a Licensed Child Day Center. Must be able to work rotating shifts days, evenings, including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs; occasionally works evenings or weekends for special events and training. All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Skills : Working Conditions : Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. Official Job Descriptions : To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=E VRS Contribution : All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Drug Free Workplace : The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.