Child Care Center- Lead Teacher-Two Year old Classroom

Shenandoah University’s Child Care Center is accepting applications for a lead teacher in the 2-year-old classroom. This is a full-time benefited position located in Winchester, Virginia. Shenandoah University Childcare Center offers a warm, exciting, and friendly atmosphere. Teachers are eligible for all university benefits including university tuition reimbursement for self, dependents, and spouse.

Shenandoah offers a competitive benefits package including additional university holidays. The childcare center is an intricate part of our community. Our philosophy is that the well-rounded child develops through a variety of experiences and stimuli. Most importantly, we feel it is essential that each child develops a positive self-concept, feels loved, secure, and safe while in our care.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for maintaining an organized classroom that is positive, safe, fun, and educational. The Lead Teacher provides developmentally appropriate care and learning experiences for children while overseeing the daily operation of the classroom.

Essential Duties

Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and weekly lesson plans aligned with the Center’s curriculum and Virginia Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS). Plan individual and group experiences that support children’s social-emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and creative development.

Use hands-on learning, meaningful play, and open-ended questions to encourage exploration, creativity, and problem-solving. Maintain frequent and professional communication with families regarding children’s development, daily experiences, and classroom activities. Supervise and provide direction to assistant teachers and substitutes to ensure classroom routines, planned activities, hygiene, and safety procedures are followed.

Maintain active supervision, required ratios, and a safe, clean, organized classroom environment. Provide developmentally appropriate positive guidance and support children’s growing independence and social skills. Assist with diapering, toilet learning, handwashing, meals, and other daily-care routines. Maintain accurate classroom records, lesson plans, attendance, and required documentation.

Follow Shenandoah University, Child Care Center, and Virginia licensing policies and procedures. Participate in required professional development, staff meetings, and Center activities. Perform other duties as assigned.