Lead Pre-K Teacher: Shape Young Learners' Futures

Acquire4Hire; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Professional Development

Job summary

Rising Stars Day School in Virginia is seeking a full-time, year-round Pre-K Lead Teacher to lead the daily classroom routine, implement the curriculum, and supervise an assistant teacher. You will prepare materials, track progress, communicate with families, and maintain safety and licensing requirements while fostering social-emotional development and independent problem solving.

This role requires strong classroom management, reliable attendance, and the ability to collaborate with a Teaching

Qualifications

• Meet all Virginia licensing education requirements.
• Previous preschool/Pre-K teaching experience.
• Experience with children ages 3–5.
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices.
• Ability to create and follow lesson plans.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise an assistant teacher.
• Strong communication skills with families and staff.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Able to maintain required child-to-teacher ratios.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Complete required background checks and health requirements.
• Ability to lift, bend, sit on the floor, and actively participate with children.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily classroom routine.
• Keep the classroom organized and prepared.
• Prepare materials and activities.
• Maintain proper supervision and ratios.
• Manage transitions throughout the day.
• Follow the school’s curriculum.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans.
• Lead age-appropriate learning activities.
• Track children’s progress.
• Support individual learning needs.
• Set classroom expectations.
• Use positive guidance.
• Support social-emotional development.
• Encourage independence and problem-solving.
• Address behavioral concerns appropriately.
• Complete lesson plans and observations.
• Maintain developmental records.
• Complete incident reports when needed.
• Communicate professionally with families.
• Provide daily updates when appropriate.
• Share developmental progress.
• Report concerns to administration.
• Direct and support the assistant teacher.
• Delegate classroom responsibilities.
• Ensure teachers work together effectively.
• Model professionalism and teamwork.
• Communicate staff concerns to administration.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with families

Leadership of assistant teacher

Lesson planning

Team collaboration

Education

Virginia licensing education requirements

CDA/Associate/Bachelor in ECE preferred

Job description

Rising Stars Day School in Virginia is seeking a full-time, year-round Pre-K Lead Teacher to lead the daily classroom routine, implement the curriculum, and supervise an assistant teacher. You will prepare materials, track progress, communicate with families, and maintain safety and licensing requirements while fostering social-emotional development and independent problem solving.

This role requires strong classroom management, reliable attendance, and the ability to collaborate with a Teaching