Job detail
Child Care Lead Teacher (Infants, Pre-Tods & Preschool)
Armed Services YMCA of The U S A
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/13/2026
Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Salary
$26 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The child care lead teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing and educational environment for children, mentoring staff, and implementing developmentally appropriate practices. They will also ensure health and safety standards are met while engaging with parents and the community.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold a degree in early childhood education or a related field, along with relevant experience. They must also pass various background checks and comply with virginia state licensing requirements.
associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateRecord KeepingTeam CollaborationCommunity EngagementCurriculum ImplementationBehavior GuidanceChild DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentNutrition ManagementParent CommunicationLesson PlanningMentorshipInclusivityEmergency PreparednessDevelopmentally Appropriate PracticeHealth and Safety ProceduresCreative Expression
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus
- Retention Bonus