Lead and Assistant Teachers (Infants, Toddlers, Two-Year Olds, Preschool and Pre-K)

Position Summary Lead & Assistant Teacher The Teacher (Lead or Assistant) plays a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that supports the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of young children. Teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate practices aligned with Lightbridge Academy's Mission, Vision, and Core Values while maintaining the highest standards of educational excellence, safety, and customer service. Lead Teachers serve as classroom leaders, responsible for curriculum planning, classroom management, and mentoring Assistant Teachers. Assistant Teachers support the Lead Teacher in daily classroom operations, instructional activities, and child supervision, while actively contributing to a positive learning environment and growing professionally within the field of early childhood education. All Teachers serve as ambassadors of Lightbridge Academy within the school and the broader community. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties may vary slightly based on role (Lead vs. Assistant); however, all Teachers are expected to contribute to the success of the classroom and school. Classroom & Child Development Deliver high-quality classroom experiences by ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. Support children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development through age-appropriate activities. Maintain continuous supervision and active engagement with children during small group, whole group, and free-play activities. Implement positive reinforcement and redirection strategies in accordance with Lightbridge Academy's Discipline Policy. Supervise children during daily outdoor play and transitions. Ensure proper staff-to-child ratios as required by state licensing regulations.

Curriculum & Instruction Lead Teachers:

Plan, prepare, and implement lesson plans aligned with the Seedlings curriculum. Establish clear classroom goals and routines. Observe, assess, and document student progress through portfolios and assessments. Adapt instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners.

Assistant Teachers:

Support lesson implementation and classroom activities as directed by the Lead Teacher. Assist with observation, documentation, and preparation of classroom materials. Reinforce learning concepts through guided interaction and play. Family & Customer Engagement Build strong, professional partnerships with families to support each child's success. Communicate respectfully and effectively with parents regarding daily activities and child progress.

Lead Teachers:

Conduct formal parent conferences twice per year. Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing parent questions and concerns promptly and professionally.

Teamwork, Leadership & Professional Growth Lead Teachers:

Supervise, mentor, and coach Assistant Teachers. Plan and lead weekly mini-meetings and provide performance feedback. Support professional development and address performance concerns as needed.

Assistant Teachers:

Work collaboratively with Lead Teachers and administrative staff. Accept feedback positively and demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow into advanced teaching roles. Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities. Assist with school events, classroom tours, and marketing activities as needed. Maintain compliance with Lightbridge Academy standards, licensing requirements, and operational audits. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Education & Experience Lead Teacher:

CDA, Group Teacher certification, Associate's Degree in Education or related field required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of classroom experience in early childhood education.

Assistant Teacher:

High school diploma or equivalent required; CDA or early childhood coursework preferred. Previous childcare or classroom experience preferred but not required. Must meet all state and company licensing and continuing education requirements. Core Competencies (All Teachers) Commitment to the

Profession:

Passion for early childhood education and child development.

Communication:

Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with children, families, and colleagues.

Teamwork:

Willingness to collaborate, support peers, and contribute to a positive school culture.

Adaptability:

Flexibility and openness to change in a fast-paced environment.

Customer Service:

Strong focus on meeting and exceeding family expectations.

Motivation:

Self-driven with a desire to grow professionally.

Integrity:

Demonstrates ethical behavior, reliability, and accountability.

Decision-Making:

Uses sound judgment in classroom and safety-related situations.

Self-Development:

Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

Technical Skills:

Comfortable using classroom technology, tablets, and basic Microsoft applications.

THIS JOB IS BONUS ELIGIBLE FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and perform manual tasks. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees are expected to interact with others, and successfully concentrate and think in this role. The typical work environment for this position is a classroom, but requires the ability to perform duties outdoors during daily recess, except in cases of extreme weather conditions. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Job Type:

Full-time Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Ability to

Commute:

Glen Allen, VA 23060 (Required)

Work Location:

In person