Early Childhood Teacher Job at TECHEAD, Richmond, VA

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  • TECHEAD
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

TECHEAD is celebrating over thirty-five years of incredible heritage, talent, and accomplishments! To learn more about TECHEAD, visit us at or on .

Early Childhood Teacher

Direct Hire

On-Site

Richmond, VA

8 hour Shifts (8am-6pm)

As a Child Care Teacher utilizing the Reggio Emilia approach, I plan, develop, and implement child-centered, creative, and adaptive lesson plans. I provide a safe, engaging, and secure environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Working as part of a teaching team, I ensure that interactions with children support their self-esteem, promoting their growth and development. I aim to make learning fun, encouraging children to explore and realize their full potential. I communicate effectively with parents and team members, supporting families in achieving their parenting goals.

Licensure/Certification:

  • Preferred: Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate.
  • Required for continued employment: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred).

Experience:

  • Required: At least 2 years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years (paid or unpaid).
  • Preferred: Experience working specifically with children aged 6 weeks to 2 years and previous experience in a care center environment.
  • Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia approach to education is preferred.

Education/Training:

  • Required: High School Diploma or equivalent, plus a minimum of 40 hours of coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field (e.g., Child Psychology, Children’s Literature).
  • Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond to the needs of children and plan, develop, and implement age-appropriate lesson plans for the assigned classroom.
  • Document children’s daily progress, activities, and prepare reports for parents.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and engaging classroom environment, free from health hazards.
  • Prepare ongoing assessments and document children’s progress and activities.
  • Supervise teacher aides and volunteers assigned to the classroom.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

  • Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs, frequent bending, climbing (steps, ladders), and other physical activities as needed.
  • Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, logical thinking, and creativity. Must have clear speech, good hearing, and legible writing.
  • Emotional: Ability to manage a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, and maintain composure in noisy, dynamic settings. Flexible with frequent changes in the work environment.

Skills Desired:

  • Experience as an educator, with a passion for working with children birth-5 years old.
  • Desire for continued professional development (CDA, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree).
  • Strong collaboration skills with other educators and confident communication with families.
  • Knowledgeable in the Reggio Emilia methodology, with an interest in play-driven, kinesthetic, and multi-sensory learning.
  • Ability to work with children in a Reggio-inspired setting that emphasizes creative exploration without the use of worksheets or television for educational purposes.

TECHEAD's mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit .

No second parties will be accepted.

Job Tags

Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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