Careers

Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning provides a child care and early learning experience that places children in a secure, healthy, nurturing, and developmentally supportive environment in which children ages—6 weeks to 5 years—can thrive emotionally, socially, physically, and academically. At Fontanelle Academy, we value the faculty and staff make providing high quality child care and education to children and families possible.

Position Summary

Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning seeks to hire an experienced Associate Director (AD) who enjoys leading a dynamic faculty and staff as we service children and families. The AD must be engaged administrative team member with the ability to develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children that adheres to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards of accreditation and the Virginia Quality and Rating System (QRIS) process, the center’s Fontanelle Foundations™ Curriculum and Soft Spot Nourish and Care™ Method curriculum, and state licensing regulations. The AD must be a collaborative leader and effective communicator who values faculty, staff, and parent engagement. Cultural competency is necessary as the AD must have the ability to manage a diverse group of faculty, staff, and children. The AD must have the integrity, drive, and work ethic needed to consistently provide comprehensive services to the center’s faculty, staff, children, and families.

Fontanelle Academy offers a welcoming and creative work environment with competitive salary and full benefits.

Responsibilities

Assist and support the Executive and/or Director in the daily operation of the center. Recruit new staff members and provide an orientation. Oversee NAEYC accreditation and the Virginia QRIS process, including monitoring adherence to program standards and practices, and completing application procedure. Develop schedules for faculty and staff members. Audit and update personnel and enrollment files annually. Conduct formal and informal observations to evaluate faculty and staff; provide counseling through immediate feedback and annual performance evaluations. Administer parent surveys annually; review feedback and set center-wide goals; assess progress at six month and 12-month marks. Review and edit staff and parent handbooks at least annually. Manage training requirements for staff members. Conduct center tours and provide program information to prospective clients. Substitute in classrooms as needed.

Education Qualifications

Required Qualifications

B.A./B.S. in Early Childhood Education or related field. One-year experience working with children birth through 12 years in a home or center setting.

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. in Early Childhood Education or related field. Two or more years experience working with children birth through 12 years in a home or center setting.

Knowledge/Skills/Duties

• Familiarity with state licensing rules and regulations
• Understanding of NAEYC accreditation standards and Virginia QRIS and requirements
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in public speaking, written and oral communication, and interpersonal relations
• Knowledge and ability to lead staff in implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Ability to respond well to unusual or crisis situations
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills
• Capacity to understand and manage center/school financial duties
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology
• Experience working in a diverse and inclusive work environment and effectiveness in managing cross-cultural differences
• Meet state infant, toddler, preschool lead certification requirements (education and additional center/school requirements may apply)
• Have or willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification, Daily Health Observation, pass health screening, and clear background checks
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Fontanelle Academy complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the EEO is the Law Poster: EEO IS THE LAW.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401k
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Benefits
• Discounted Child Care Tuition

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Alexandria, VA
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to: careers@fontanelleacademy.com

Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning provides a child care and early learning experience that places children in a secure, healthy, nurturing, and developmentally supportive environment in which children ages—6 weeks to 5 years—can thrive emotionally, socially, physically, and academically. At Fontanelle Academy, we value the faculty and staff make providing high quality child care and education to children and families possible. Fontanelle Academy offers a welcoming and creative work environment with competitive salary and full benefits.

Position Summary

Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning seeks to hire experienced Lead Teachers (LT) who enjoys caring for and teaching infants and toddlers. LT must have the ability to supervise and collaborate with assistant teachers in their classrooms, as well as work with other faculty and staff members. The LT must be engaged faculty member with the ability to develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children that adheres to the NAEYC standards of accreditation and the Virginia Quality and Rating System (QRIS) process, the center’s Fontanelle Foundations™ Curriculum and Soft Spot Nourish and Care™ Method curriculum, and state licensing regulations. The LT must be a collaborative leader and effective communicator who values faculty, staff, and parent engagement. Cultural competency is necessary as the LT must have the ability to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and children. The LT must have the integrity, drive, and work ethic needed to consistently provide comprehensive services to the center’s faculty, staff, children, and families.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a full-day, year-round, developmentally appropriate curriculum including weekly themes and lesson plans, inclusion of theme-related materials, and rotation of toys and equipment on a regular basis. Provide safe, responsive, stimulating environment by actively engaging oneself in daily activities and routines. Form and maintain professional relationship with parents and families. Assess all areas of development of children using the Fontanelle Foundations™ Curriculum and Soft Spot Nourish and Care™ Method. Develop and maintain portfolio for each child. Conduct two parent-teacher conferences per year with each family. Responsible for supervision and direction of Full-Time Assistant Teacher, Part-Time Assistant Teacher(s), Part-Time Aide(s), Volunteers. Maintain all certifications as required. Ensure compliance with all Virginia Department of Social Services Commonwealth of Virginia rules and regulations.

Education Requirements

Required Qualifications
Infant/Toddler Classrooms: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent or must be enrolled in CDA program. Two years experience working with children birth to two years in home or center setting. Preschool Classrooms: B.A./B.S. in Early Childhood Education or related field; teacher licensure in early childhood. Two years experience working with children three to five years in a home or center setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Infant/Toddler Classrooms: B.A. or B.S. in early childhood education or related field. Three or more years experience working with children birth to two years in a center setting. Preschool Classrooms: Special education endorsement. Experience working with children with special needs and/or behavior disorders. One-year experience working in a preschool classroom.

Knowledge/Skills/Duties

Lead Teachers must perform all duties as assigned by the administrative team:

• Assure safety for each child in early care
• Administer medications according to policy
• Maintain the supplies, order, arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom
• Greet each child and parent when child arrives and departs
• Document all arrival/departure times and daily health observations for every child
• Participate in developmental program for each child in early care and assures
• Documentation of pertinent information
• Guide activities for developmental goals as planned daily
• Follow child and education schedule or changes from schedule as appropriate for each child
• Complete daily sheet including comments daily
• Complete documentation of all early care and education forms
• Sign and proof all incident reports before giving it to parents in the absence of the Teacher
• Use proper sanitary procedures in early care and education (diapering, hand washing, and tooth brushing)
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks daily
• Reports on progress of children in infant/toddler programs to administrative staff when in question
• Serve as appropriate role model for all parents participating in infant/toddler programs
• Participate in planning and implementation of educational activities with administrative staff and faculty
• Make suggestions to supervisor for improving quality of services to children and families
• Perform proper cleaning of all toys, cribs, cots, feeding chairs and trays
• Exchange toys, books and puzzles weekly and discards broken toys
• Complete proper sweeping of floors and sanitizing of tables daily before and after serving meals
• Attend staff meetings as assigned
• Attend staff professional development programs
• Report all suspected cases of child abuse or neglect or adult abuse immediately to administrative staff in acceptance of agency policy and applicable state law
• Demonstrate ability in public speaking, written and oral communication, and interpersonal relations
• Have or obtain CPR/First Aid Certification, Daily Health Observation, pass health screening, and clear background checks
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Fontanelle Academy complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the EEO is the Law Poster: EEO IS THE LAW.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401k
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Benefits
• Discounted Child Care Tuition

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Alexandria, VA
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to: careers@fontanelleacademy.com.

Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning provides a child care and early learning experience that places children in a secure, healthy, nurturing, and developmentally supportive environment in which children ages—6 weeks to 5 years—can thrive emotionally, socially, physically, and academically. At Fontanelle Academy, we value the faculty and staff make providing high quality child care and education to children and families possible. Fontanelle Academy offers a welcoming and creative work environment with competitive salary and full benefits.

Position Summary

Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning seeks to hire experienced Lead Teachers (LT) who enjoys caring for and teaching infants and toddlers. LT must have the ability to supervise and collaborate with assistant teachers in their classrooms, as well as work with other faculty and staff members. The LT must be engaged faculty member with the ability to develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children that adheres to the NAEYC standards of accreditation and the Virginia Quality and Rating System (QRIS) process, the center’s Fontanelle Foundations™ Curriculum and Soft Spot Nourish and Care™ Method curriculum, and state licensing regulations. The LT must be a collaborative leader and effective communicator who values faculty, staff, and parent engagement. Cultural competency is necessary as the LT must have the ability to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and children. The LT must have the integrity, drive, and work ethic needed to consistently provide comprehensive services to the center’s faculty, staff, children, and families.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a full-day, year-round, developmentally appropriate curriculum including weekly themes and lesson plans, inclusion of theme-related materials, and rotation of toys and equipment on a regular basis. Provide safe, responsive, stimulating environment by actively engaging oneself in daily activities and routines. Form and maintain professional relationship with parents and families. Assess all areas of development of children using the Fontanelle Foundations™ Curriculum and Soft Spot Nourish and Care™ Method. Develop and maintain portfolio for each child. Conduct two parent-teacher conferences per year with each family. Responsible for supervision and direction of Full-Time Assistant Teacher, Part-Time Assistant Teacher(s), Part-Time Aide(s), Volunteers. Maintain all certifications as required. Ensure compliance with all Virginia Department of Social Services Commonwealth of Virginia rules and regulations.

Education Requirements

Required Qualifications
Infant/Toddler Classrooms: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent or must be enrolled in CDA program. Two years experience working with children birth to two years in home or center setting. Preschool Classrooms: B.A./B.S. in Early Childhood Education or related field; teacher licensure in early childhood. Two years experience working with children three to five years in a home or center setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Infant/Toddler Classrooms: B.A. or B.S. in early childhood education or related field. Three or more years experience working with children birth to two years in a center setting. Preschool Classrooms: Special education endorsement. Experience working with children with special needs and/or behavior disorders. One-year experience working in a preschool classroom.

Knowledge/Skills/Duties

Lead Teachers must perform all duties as assigned by the administrative team:

• Assure safety for each child in early care
• Administer medications according to policy
• Maintain the supplies, order, arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom
• Greet each child and parent when child arrives and departs
• Document all arrival/departure times and daily health observations for every child
• Participate in developmental program for each child in early care and assures
• Documentation of pertinent information
• Guide activities for developmental goals as planned daily
• Follow child and education schedule or changes from schedule as appropriate for each child
• Complete daily sheet including comments daily
• Complete documentation of all early care and education forms
• Sign and proof all incident reports before giving it to parents in the absence of the Teacher
• Use proper sanitary procedures in early care and education (diapering, hand washing, and tooth brushing)
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks daily
• Reports on progress of children in infant/toddler programs to administrative staff when in question
• Serve as appropriate role model for all parents participating in infant/toddler programs
• Participate in planning and implementation of educational activities with administrative staff and faculty
• Make suggestions to supervisor for improving quality of services to children and families
• Perform proper cleaning of all toys, cribs, cots, feeding chairs and trays
• Exchange toys, books and puzzles weekly and discards broken toys
• Complete proper sweeping of floors and sanitizing of tables daily before and after serving meals
• Attend staff meetings as assigned
• Attend staff professional development programs
• Report all suspected cases of child abuse or neglect or adult abuse immediately to administrative staff in acceptance of agency policy and applicable state law
• Demonstrate ability in public speaking, written and oral communication, and interpersonal relations
• Have or obtain CPR/First Aid Certification, Daily Health Observation, pass health screening, and clear background checks
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Fontanelle Academy complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the EEO is the Law Poster: EEO IS THE LAW.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401k
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Benefits
• Discounted Child Care Tuition

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Alexandria, VA
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to: careers@fontanelleacademy.com.

Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning provides a child care and early learning experience that places children in a secure, healthy, nurturing, and developmentally supportive environment in which children ages—6 weeks to 5 years—can thrive emotionally, socially, physically, and academically. At Fontanelle Academy, we value the faculty and staff make providing high quality child care and education to children and families possible.

Fontanelle Academy offers a welcoming and creative work environment with competitive salary and full benefits.

Position Summary

Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning seeks to hire experienced Assistant Teachers (AT) for the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Programs, who enjoy caring for and teaching infants and toddlers. AT must have the ability to take instruction from teachers, as well as collaborate with teachers and other assistant teachers in their classrooms, as well as work with other faculty and staff members. Assistant Teachers must be engaged faculty members with the ability to develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children that adheres to the NAEYC standards of accreditation and the Virginia Quality and Rating System (QRIS) process, the center’s Fontanelle Foundations™ Curriculum and Soft Spot Nourish and Care™ Method curriculum, and state licensing regulations. Additionally, the position includes the desire, determination, and ability to provide comprehensive services to clients, children, and families. AT must have the integrity, drive, and work ethic needed to consistently provide comprehensive services to the center’s faculty, staff, children, and families.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Teacher in planning of weekly themes, lesson plans and daily activities. Observe, record and assess each child’s individual growth and development. Maintain a safe, healthy environment for children at all times. Actively engage in daily activities and routines with children. Ensure compliance with all Virginia Department of Social Services Commonwealth of Virginia rules and regulations.

Education Requirements

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Two years experience working with children birth to five years, or school age, in a home or center setting.

Preferred Qualifications

B.A./B.S. in Early Childhood Education or related field; enrollment in Early Childhood Education or related field at accredited university/college; or CDA credential/equivalent. Two or more years experience working with children birth to five years, or school age, in a center setting.

Knowledge/Skills/Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children
• Actively engage in activities
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling
• Assist in the implementation of individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth
• Manage cleanliness, order and availability of classroom materials
• Conduct light cleaning duties such as gathering trash, sanitizing toys and table tops, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, and other general duties similar in nature
• Establish positive relationships and communicate effectively with children, staff, administration, parents and members of the community
• Provide appropriate safety, supervision, and support as applicable to program guidelines
• Ensure all center policies and state licensing and health regulations are met
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center
• Effectively conduct diapering and toileting procedures as it relates to job responsibility
• Adhere to all faculty and staff program guidelines
• Demonstrate ability in public speaking, written and oral communication, and interpersonal relations
• Have or obtain CPR/First Aid Certification, Daily Health Observation, pass health screening, and clear background checks
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Fontanelle Academy complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the EEO is the Law Poster: EEO IS THE LAW.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401k
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Benefits
• Discounted Child Care Tuition

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, and Floater
Work Location: Alexandria, VA
If interested, please send resume to: careers@fontanelleacademy.com

Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning provides a child care and early learning experience that places children in a secure, healthy, nurturing, and developmentally supportive environment in which children ages—6 weeks to 5 years—can thrive emotionally, socially, physically, and academically. At Fontanelle Academy, we value the faculty and staff make providing high quality child care and education to children and families possible.

Fontanelle Academy offers a welcoming and creative work environment with competitive salary and full benefits.

Position Summary

Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning seeks to hire experienced Assistant Teachers (AT) for the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Programs, who enjoy caring for and teaching infants and toddlers. AT must have the ability to take instruction from teachers, as well as collaborate with teachers and other assistant teachers in their classrooms, as well as work with other faculty and staff members. Assistant Teachers must be engaged faculty members with the ability to develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children that adheres to the NAEYC standards of accreditation and the Virginia Quality and Rating System (QRIS) process, the center’s Fontanelle Foundations™ Curriculum and Soft Spot Nourish and Care™ Method curriculum, and state licensing regulations. Additionally, the position includes the desire, determination, and ability to provide comprehensive services to clients, children, and families. AT must have the integrity, drive, and work ethic needed to consistently provide comprehensive services to the center’s faculty, staff, children, and families.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Teacher in planning of weekly themes, lesson plans and daily activities. Observe, record and assess each child’s individual growth and development. Maintain a safe, healthy environment for children at all times. Actively engage in daily activities and routines with children. Ensure compliance with all Virginia Department of Social Services Commonwealth of Virginia rules and regulations.

Education Requirements

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Two years experience working with children birth to five years, or school age, in a home or center setting.

Preferred Qualifications

B.A./B.S. in Early Childhood Education or related field; enrollment in Early Childhood Education or related field at accredited university/college; or CDA credential/equivalent. Two or more years experience working with children birth to five years, or school age, in a center setting.

Knowledge/Skills/Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children
• Actively engage in activities
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling
• Assist in the implementation of individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth
• Manage cleanliness, order and availability of classroom materials
• Conduct light cleaning duties such as gathering trash, sanitizing toys and table tops, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, and other general duties similar in nature
• Establish positive relationships and communicate effectively with children, staff, administration, parents and members of the community
• Provide appropriate safety, supervision, and support as applicable to program guidelines
• Ensure all center policies and state licensing and health regulations are met
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center
• Effectively conduct diapering and toileting procedures as it relates to job responsibility
• Adhere to all faculty and staff program guidelines
• Demonstrate ability in public speaking, written and oral communication, and interpersonal relations
• Have or obtain CPR/First Aid Certification, Daily Health Observation, pass health screening, and clear background checks
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Fontanelle Academy complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the EEO is the Law Poster: EEO IS THE LAW.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401k
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Benefits
• Discounted Child Care Tuition

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, and Floater
Work Location: Alexandria, VA
If interested, please send resume to: careers@fontanelleacademy.com