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Cape Henry Collegiate School, Inc.

Lower School PreKindergarten Teacher

Cape Henry Collegiate School, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Cape Henry Collegiate, a leading independent, coeducational day school in Virginia Beach, VA employs innovative and experienced teachers for its thriving lower school. The

prekindergarten teacher

plays a vital role in laying the foundation for lifelong learning. The ideal candidate is a warm, reflective, and collaborative educator who is deeply committed to early childhood development and to the School’s mission to know, value, and challenge each student; build a diverse and inclusive community; and graduate independent thinkers and globally aware citizens.

The prekindergarten teacher creates a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports students’ social-emotional growth, curiosity, independence and emerging academic skills.

Position Duties Include:

Design and implement a developmentally appropriate, play-based and inquiry-driven curriculum aligned with best practices in early childhood education

Create a classroom environment in which each child is known, valued and challenged, supporting social-emotional growth, self-regulation and positive relationships

Plan and deliver instruction using whole-group, small-group and one-on-one formats

Observe, document and assess student growth using a range of formal and informal tools

Use technology effectively to enhance instruction and learning outcomes, including delivering live remote instruction, if necessary, through platforms such as Zoom and Google Classroom

Communicate regularly and effectively with families regarding student progress, classroom experiences and developmental milestones

Collaborate professionally with grade‑level team, colleagues and administrators

Model curiosity, kindness, respect and a growth mindset

Purposefully design curriculum and classroom practices that reflect and support the school’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging

Ensure the supervision, safety and well‑being of children throughout the day, including arrival, recess, lunch and dismissal

Participate fully in school life, including faculty meetings, professional development, licensing‑related training and community events

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)

Ability to perform the physical activities required to support young children throughout the day, including standing and walking for extended periods; moving about the classroom and outdoor spaces; climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling and reaching; and safely lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling materials and equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing and pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid driver’s license.

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