Assistant Afternoon Teacher
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LeafSpring School at Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA, US
Summary
The Assistant Teacher will support the Lead Teacher in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. Responsibilities include implementing play-based learning activities, managing classroom routines, and documenting developmental milestones.
Job Description
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Company: LeafSpring School at Virginia Beach
Location: 1977 Sandbridge Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Job Type: 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 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?
- 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 TeacherAs an Assistant 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 DayIf 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 Preschool Teacher at LeafSpring Schools!
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 childcare. We incorporate leadership development as well as health and wellness initiatives at all ages.
LeafSpring Schools provide stability and consistency for children in primary care learning groups, while individualizing the curriculum for each child. Our proprietary curriculum prepares children for secondary education from infancy in a nurturing environment that fosters a loving community at each of our schools.
LeafSpring Schools currently has 14 schools in its portfolio throughout the mid-Atlantic, Indiana, and Texas, including one corporately owned location and 13 franchise schools. LeafSpring Schools corporate office is based in Richmond, Virginia.
Founded
1989
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Glen Allen, VA
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 childcare. We incorporate leadership development as well as health and wellness initiatives at all ages.
LeafSpring Schools provide stability and consistency for children in primary care learning groups, while individualizing the curriculum for each child. Our proprietary curriculum prepares children for secondary education from infancy in a nurturing environment that fosters a loving community at each of our schools.
LeafSpring Schools currently has 14 schools in its portfolio throughout the mid-Atlantic, Indiana, and Texas, including one corporately owned location and 13 franchise schools. LeafSpring Schools corporate office is based in Richmond, Virginia.
Founded
1989
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Glen Allen, VA