2025-2026 Afternoon Toddler Childcare Teacher at Centerville Baptist Children's Program

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummaryWhat's so great about teaching at CBC?Teachers of all experience levels find our school to be a rewarding, supportive environment with a true team spirit! We hire people who have a genuine love for young children and share our vision of raising a world of kind, healthy, Godly, and loving children.For our staff, this is not just a teaching job, it is a calling. CBC wants to ensure our staff has a positive work environment each and every day, so we take great pride in providing experiences that will make you want to stay with us for many years.DutiesPrepare materials to be used for daily projectsEncourage positive behavior and age appropriate socializationRead stories, play games, and develop crafts to engage childrenIdentify behavior problems and develop appropriate strategies to address themEfficiently communicate and coordinate with teaching assistantsOffer individual support to students to promote the understanding of more challenging concepts during homework or learning timeOversee the safety of the students inside of the classroom, during field trips and on the church groundsEfficiently communicate with the Director and Assistant DirectorRequirementsMust be able to work 12:00-6:00pm Basic understanding of childhood development and methods used to instruct children of various agesAbility to communicate with teacher's assistant and parents regarding student's behavior in the classroomStrong organizational skills are essential to prepare materials for planned daily lessonsBasic writing, math and science skills are needed to aid students in homeworkAbility to manage potentially challenging behavior from students and maintain a professional and patient demeanorExperience supporting positive relationships with children and adults in a learning environmentComplete all mandatory trainings as set forth by Virginia Department of Social ServicesNice To HavesCPR First Aid TrainingMAT TrainingChild Abuse TrainingPrior Experience in a related fieldBenefitsEmployee DiscountPaid Time offPaid training Professional developmentFlexible schedulingTeacher appreciation giftsMany parties and celebrationsSupervisors who appreciate youSupportive, fun colleaguesAbout UsWe are a ministry of Centerville Baptist Church and have been one of the longest running programs in the Chesapeake area; 66 years and counting! It is our mission for all children enrolled in the program to know they are loved by God exactly as they are. We lovingly accept children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Centerville Baptist Children's Program offers preschool, kindergarten, and childcare for these ages. Every child is special, loved, and cared for by our dedicated and experienced staff.