Kindergarten Teacher - Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Acquire4Hire LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Child Care Discount

3 days PTO per year

2 weeks paid vacation - Summer

1 week winter bonus time off with pay

Federal Holidays off with pay

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC is seeking a motivated bilingual teacher for its Arlington Early Steps Bilingual Preschool program. This role offers an opportunity to work with families who value bilingual education in NoVA and DC metro area.

The teacher will create engaging environments, maintain portfolios, communicate with families daily, and mentor assistants while aligning with the program's philosophy. Arlington presence required and licensing standards observed.

Qualifications

• Must pass State of Virginia background checks.
• FBI fingerprinting and background investigation.
• Pass a drug screening.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend and stack school supplies as needed.
• Ability to supervise children and lead activities in groups.
• Flexibility in working with teachers and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Setting teaching environments and upkeep of equipment; mentor/train assistant teachers.
• Maintain student portfolios, conferences, assessments, and daily communications with families.
• Attend training seminars to maintain knowledge of child care advances; minimum 30 training hours per year and continued CDA certifications.
• Communicate effectively with families and staff both orally and in writing.
• Plan monthly lessons using Learning Through Play Curriculum and individualized planning.
• Document all accidents/incidents and health/bahavior logs daily.
• Hold twice-yearly parent-teacher conferences; attend monthly staff meetings; maintain licensing requirements.

Job description

About This Role

Our Arlington location is seeking a motivated bilingual teacher. This is an ideal stepping stone into the field of Early Childhood/Elementary Education as you will work among professionals who share the same love for children!

Would you also like to join a great Preschool Team in an established school?

Arlington is our flagship school where the Early Steps mission and vision began! This is a job opportunity to truly teach and enjoy families who support bilingual education in one of the best areas of Washington DC/ NoVA! We are located in Arlington, Springfield and Vienna just blocks away, from the metro link systems and easy commuting. We have a proud reputation and are searching for the best.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting teaching environments, upkeep of equipment, maintain classroom supply and mentor/train Assistant teachers
• Maintaining child portfolios, conferences, assessments, and written daily communications with families
• Attend training seminars and conferences to maintain their knowledge of child care advances and acquiring a minimum of 30 training hours per year and continued CDA certifications -ECU's
• Effectively communicate with families and staff both oral and written communications.
• Monthly lesson planning using Learning Through Play Curriculum, Individualized planning and Enrichments
• Documentation of all accident and incidents, Daily Health, Behavior Logs
• Twice yearly parent teacher conferences, attend monthly staff meetings
• Maintaining all licensing requirements within the classroom, on the playground and on field trips.
• Maintain/Mentor- Positive Discipline Policy, Emotional Intelligence, Bilingual Spanish/English Language Arts and the Arts (Music/Dramatic Play and Creative Arts).
• Teaching children in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of Early Steps Bilingual Preschool
• Perform all tasks assigned by the Director or Assistant Director/Coordinator
• Treating all children, families, staff, volunteers and visitors with dignity and respect
• Planning activities, which encourage each child's growth emotionally, socially and physically
• Relating to the needs of each child from a cultural perspective and work with the other children to appreciate their diversity and languages
• Help children learn resiliency and explore their creativity

Requirements

• The ability to pass State of Virginia background checks
• FBI - finger printing and background investigation
• Pass a drug screening
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, bend and stack school supplies as needed
• Ability to supervise children, help lead activities or projects and work in a group
• Flexibility in working with Teachers in all age groups as needed
• Flexibility in working with Administrators in various school projects and events

Nice To Haves

• Daily Health Observation Certificate
• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Medication Administration Training (MAT) Certificate
• Prepared to submit a physical, TB test screening and drug screening as required

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Child Care Discount
• 3 days PTO per year
• 2 weeks paid vacation - Summer
• 1 week winter bonus time off with pay
• Federal Holidays off with pay