Gingerbread Cottage Preschool

Gingerbread Cottage Preschool is seeking a qualified part-time Preschool Teacher to lead a class for the 2026-27 school year. This position will work at our Staples Mill Road location in Glen Allen, VA and the class will meet weekly 3 days per week. Base work hours are 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. The student to teacher ratio is capped at 10:1. GBC follows Henrico County Public Schools calendar and is closed during the summer. Teachers work mid-August through mid-May. There is an opportunity for additional pay beyond the pay for normal school operating hours if the teacher participates in our early drop off program or after school kids club program. Staff are also paid for weekly planning time, staff meetings and 16 hours of mandatory yearly professional development training.

Responsibilities

• Implement the GBC curriculum for preschool students
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational center play, etc.)
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other in positive and supportive ways
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, colors, crafts, etc.)
• Supervise students to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• A great love and patience for children
• Ability to engage students and earn their trust and attention
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Professional, friendly and dependable

Qualifications

Experience as a Preschool or Elementary School Teacher (required)

• Certification in child CPR (or willingness to obtain certification)

Qualifications

Associates degree or Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Early Childhood Education or related field.

• Sick Leave

• Salary

  Pay is based on level of experience and education.

  
  

  Benefits

  Weekly paid planning time

  Paid sick leave time offered starting year 2 as an employee

  
  

  Gingerbread Cottage Preschool has been serving Richmond, VA families for the last 48 years! Come join the Gingerbread family!