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Playground Supervisor and Movement Teacher

Acquire4Hire, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450

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Playground Supervisor and Movement Teacher Base pay range:

$16.00/hr - $19.00/hr

Summary Parish Day School is looking for you! Imagine spending your days providing high quality learning experiences for children ages 2 to 8. Art, playground, special guests, activities and lots of fun — does this sound like a perfect fit for you? The Playground Supervisor and Movement Teacher is responsible for ensuring the safety and well‑being of children during outdoor play, promoting positive social interactions, creating an environment where children can explore and develop gross motor skills, and leading engaging, age‑appropriate movement classes.

What's great about working here?

Discounted childcare for your own kids!

Family‑friendly job with flexible scheduling

Training and professional development opportunities

Teacher appreciation throughout the year

True career path with scholarships offered

Fun, creative work environment

Time outside every day

Clean, sanitary facility with extreme health protocols

Maternity leave

Predictable hours

Lots of celebrations

Major holidays off

No night or weekend work

Family‑like work environment

Smoke‑free

Spending the day with cute children

Making a difference with meaningful work

Duties

Supervise children at all times during outdoor play to ensure safety and well‑being.

Monitor playground equipment and play areas daily for safety hazards and report concerns promptly.

Encourage inclusive, cooperative, and respectful play among children.

Support conflict resolution by modeling and guiding positive problem‑solving skills.

Engage children in active play and age‑appropriate activities that promote gross motor development.

Enforce playground rules and safety guidelines consistently and fairly.

Communicate any incidents, injuries, or behavioral concerns to classroom teachers and/or administration.

Assist in transitions to and from the playground to maintain order and safety.

Follow all center policies, licensing regulations, and health/safety guidelines.

Participate in program evaluations, monthly staff meetings, and required training programs as mandated by the PDS and the DSS.

Maintain a high level of confidentiality with children, families and staff.

Relationship Responsibilities

Respond to students with sensitivity and care; address their needs and questions, and engage at eye level.

Use proactive behavior management, redirect early, and engage students positively before issues arise.

Set clear behavioral expectations and consistently praise students for meeting them while building strong, respectful relationships.

Apply consistent, respectful consequences; respond immediately and calmly to help students learn from their behavior.

Reinforce positive behaviors with specific praise and enthusiastic recognition.

Model rich language by engaging in thoughtful, two‑way conversations with students.

Communicate with fellow educators positively and collaboratively.

Requirements

Program leader requirements as mandated through the DSS Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers.

Conduct self in a manner worthy of a child’s respect, both on site and in the community.

Respond appropriately to authority and communicate well with coworkers and supervisors.

Be able to lift 30 to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Possess stamina and mental clarity to work punctually and consistently for assigned shifts.

Nice to Have

Experience in early childhood education or related field.

Hold a CDS or other associate’s degree or higher.

Current First Aid/CPR certification.

Current Medication Administration Training (MAT).

Benefits

Training provided – all levels of experience are welcome to apply.

Child care discounts.

Career path.

Professional development opportunities.

Closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Break, Spring Break, and July 4th week.

12‑month full‑time employees will qualify for benefits.

Competitive hourly salary based on education, position, and years of experience.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Part‑time

Job function Other

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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