Early Childhood Culinary Specialist

2 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Spring Education Group Full time

Spring Education Group's Early Childhood Education Division encompasses a vast network of nearly 150 institutions providing comprehensive services from infant care to Pre-K/K programs, alongside summer camp and after-school activities.

Our facilities are strategically located across the nation, embracing a variety of educational philosophies - including our unique Links to Learning curriculum, which integrates insights from esteemed early childhood educators such as Dewey, Piaget, and Vygotsky; accredited Montessori methodologies from AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); as well as innovative language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.


Our Mission:

  • FOSTER
  • ENRICH

Chesterbrook Academy, a proud member of the Spring Education Group family, is on the lookout for dedicated culinary professionals who can spark enthusiasm in young learners, encouraging them to embark on a lifelong journey of discovery and making a meaningful difference in each child's educational experience.


Employment Type:
Full-Time

Work Schedule:
Year-Round (12 months), Monday - Friday

Community Focus:
We are more than just an educational institution - we are a supportive community. Our aim is to uplift one another, collaborate effectively, and adhere to our foundational educational principles, striking the ideal balance between learning and play.

We engage with families through regular communication and provide daily insights into their child's experiences, inviting them to actively participate in the Chesterbrook Academy journey.

We cultivate a nurturing environment - physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Highlights:
  • 93% Parent Satisfaction
  • Comprehensive, Research-Based Curriculum
  • Opportunities for Professional Growth
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K Benefits
  • Paid Holidays and Sick Leave
  • Support for Education and Professional Development
  • Tuition Discount for your child(ren)

Essential Qualifications:
  • Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Food Handler Certification required.
  • Minimum of a high school diploma.
  • Meets the preparation and experience standards for certification as an Early Childhood Education Teacher (CDA).
  • Adheres to all state-specific educational and licensing requirements and maintains valid credentials for the role (e.g., professional development).

To excel in this position, an individual must be capable of performing each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to fulfill the essential functions.

This role typically requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, rising from the floor, twisting, listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English.

Additionally, this position often necessitates carrying, lifting, repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally pushing, pulling, or bending.

Regular auditory and visual acuity, with or without correction, is essential for this position.

Spring Education Group, including its affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants and employees are afforded equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

The Company strictly prohibits any form of unlawful harassment or discrimination.

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