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Infant Teacher

LeafSpring School at Three Chopt·Henrico County, Virginia

$15 - $17/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

Support the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for infants and toddlers. Implement play-based learning activities and manage daily classroom routines to support children's developmental milestones.

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  • LeafSpring
  • School at
  • Three
  • Chopt
  • Location:
  • Richmond,
  • VA 23233
  • Job
  • Type:
  • Full-Time or
  • Part-Time
  • Compensation: Competitive Pay |
  • Based on
  • Experience
  • Industry: Early Childhood Education | Preschool | Child Care Services

Help Young Minds Grow — Become an Assistant Teacher at LeafSpring Schools! Do you love working with young children and want to play a meaningful role in their early development? LeafSpring Schools is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our vibrant early learning community. If you’re passionate about child development, preschool support, and creating joyful, engaging learning environments, this is the opportunity for you!

Why Work at LeafSpring Schools?

  • Paid time off and holidays, including your birthday!
  • Work-life balance is a priority: no evening or weekend shifts.
  • Heavily discounted tuition and free access to the Get Well Place for your own child when ill
  • Paid training and continuing education opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development
  • Meals provided daily
  • Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning
  • Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning

Your Role as an Assistant Infant Teacher As an Assistant Infant Teacher, you’ll work closely with the Lead Teacher to deliver a nurturing, safe, and educational classroom environment for infants, toddlers, or preschool-age children. You’ll help implement play-based learning activities, manage classroom routines, and provide individualized attention that supports each child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Support daily routines including circle time, story time, snack, outdoor play, and rest time
  • Assist with lesson planning and curriculum implementation based on children’s developmental needs and interests
  • Supervise children during classroom transitions, group play, and hands-on activities
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment aligned with state licensing regulations
  • Encourage independence, self-help skills, and social interaction through positive guidance strategies
  • Observe and document children’s behavior and milestones for communication with families and the teaching team
  • Provide age-appropriate support for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, depending on assigned classroom
  • Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a supportive, inclusive early childhood learning environment

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in child care, preschool, daycare, or toddler education (preferred)
  • Understanding of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)
  • Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children
  • Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
  • Ability to multitask, follow classroom structure, and adapt to children’s needs
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • CDA or enrollment in Early Childhood Education courses (preferred but not required)

Make a Difference Every Day If you’re ready to begin or grow your career in early childhood education and want to be part of a supportive school community that values your contributions, apply today to become an Assistant Infant Teacher at LeafSpring Schools! Compensation: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour

Make a difference

LeafSpring School has been the standard of excellence in early education and school-age recreation for over 35 years, providing an enriching environment and a nurturing school setting for children and their families. We are a nationally recognized early childhood education franchise that offers innovative programs for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children. With a commitment to fostering cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth, LeafSpring School provides a community of families and educators who partner for each child’s success.

LeafSpring School employees help build the foundation for excellence within every student by developing lifelong learners and the leaders of tomorrow. Make a real difference in your community by helping young minds develop and grow into healthy, productive individuals.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to LeafSpring School Corporate.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, with a CDA or enrollment in Early Childhood Education courses preferred. Candidates should have a patient demeanor and a basic understanding of child development principles.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Multitasking
  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient Care
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Observation and Documentation
  • Positive Guidance Strategies

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid training
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Birthday leave
  • Discounted tuition
  • Daily meals
  • Free access to Get Well Place for children

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$15 - $17/hr
Location
Henrico County, Virginia
Posted
Aug 14, 2026
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Hiring organization

LeafSpring School at Three Chopt

LeafSpring Schools are differentiated by a proven approach to early childhood education that is validated by more than 35 years of successful operations. Our programs include infant, toddler, Pre-K, Private Kindergarten, school-age recreation, summer camps, and backup sick...

Salary listed on 2 jobs
IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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Infant teacher roles are steady in Virginia

In Virginia, infant teacher openings are often driven by licensed child care centers and early learning programs needing staff who can support infant development and daily care. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a high school diploma, prior childcare experience, infant-specific experience when possible, and a patient, nurturing approach that meets Virginia licensing requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your experience with infants and licensing readiness before applying.

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