Pre-K Teacher

About This Role

We are a full-day preschool in Arlington, Virginia, where learning is an adventure. Rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach, we embrace Learning through Play to nurture the whole child—physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. The teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Requires a government background check, which will take up to six weeks to complete
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience teaching in a licensed childcare center or preschool setting. Proven understanding of early childhood growth, development, and milestones.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass all state-mandated background checks, TB testing, and fingerprinting clearances for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain it within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a current Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in Early/Primary Education.
• Fluency in spoken and written English to support family communication.
• Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia approach.

Benefits

• Benefits After a Probationary Period:

  Paid Federal Holidays

  Earn over 2 weeks of paid vacation after the probationary period.

  50% of health insurance cost