Daycare Teacher

Job Description

Visions of Victory Daycare, located in Fredericksburg, VA. is looking to hire teachers for our daycare (6 weeks to 3 years).

Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging our children to learn and grow at every age. Our Teachers are committed to making Visions of Victory Daycare the daycare center in the Fredericksburg, VA area. If you believe that you have a passion for children and want to grow with us, we encourage you to apply.

As a member of our teaching staff, you will:

• Providing basic care for children which includes feeding, grooming, and changing diapers.
• Developing age-appropriate socialization skills in children.
• Encouraging positive behavior and good manners.
• Using various learning methods such as stories, games, and drawing to intellectually stimulate children.
• Identifying behavioral problems and developing appropriate strategies to address them.
• Attending staff meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Providing a pleasant, safe, and sanitary environment.
• Communicating with parents and providing updates on children’s progress.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (or willing to obtain)
• Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Must be able to assume postures at low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English
• Honest, nurturing, and organized.
• Passion to work with children.
• Prior experience working in Child Care (preferred)
• Up-to-date immunizations
• Must pass a background check
• A patient and supportive approach to the learning process
• Enthusiastic and encouraging
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• All staff applicants must meet state-specific guidelines for the role