Preschool Teacher

Agudas Achim Congregation; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Employee discount for preschool

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Agudas Achim Preschool in Alexandria, VA is seeking an energetic preschool teacher to join our team. This role supports children ages 22 months to 5 years, fostering safe, inclusive learning through play-based emergent curriculum.

Part-time or full-time options are available with shifts from 8:45-1:15 or 8:00-4:00 and 9:00-5:00. Ideal candidates have paid or volunteer preschool experience; CDA or degree preferred, and a commitment to Jewish holiday learning.

Qualifications

• Paid or volunteer experience with preschool children is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and children.
• CDA or degree preferred; willing to work towards CDA.
• Knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood education.
• Experience with emergent curricula and literacy, math, movement, and SEL.
• Familiarity with varied abilities and early intervention strategies desirable.
• Awareness of Jewish holidays and traditions helpful.

Responsibilities

• Encourage children’s growth and exploration through play-based emergent curriculum.
• Promote literacy, math, motor development, social-emotional learning, executive functioning, and engagement with Jewish holidays, traditions, and values.
• Differentiate materials, environment, and instruction to meet developmental needs.
• Communicate progress and needs to parents verbally and in writing.
• Ensure compliance with mandated reporting laws and child welfare standards.
• Maintain a safe environment by following health and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance program and support early intervention efforts.

Skills

Communication

Play-based learning

Differentiation

Collaboration

Education

CDA preferred

Early childhood degree

Willing to pursue CDA

Job description

“I love kids,” said every preschool teacher ever!If you love kids too, read on! We may have your next job waiting for you.Pay: $18.00 – $28.00 per hour The setting:Agudas Achim Preschool is a vibrant early childhood education center dedicated to nurturing children ages 22 months to 5 years. Our welcoming and inclusive program is in Alexandria, VA. We offer a supportive environment where young learners can explore, grow, and develop essential skills for their future. The job:Seeking an energetic, lifelong learner and dedicated preschool teacher to join our team. Work part-time from 8:45-1:15 or full-time from 8:00-4:00 or 9:00-5:00. (We also always eagerly add to our roster of substitute teachers.) In this role, you will model effective communication, persistence, flexibility, independence, and collaboration. Along with your co-teacher, you will foster learning opportunities and support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children. Your enthusiasm and interest will inspire children to explore and discover while ensuring a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for every child.

Responsibilities

• Encourage children’s growth and exploration using play-based emergent curriculum.
• Promote literacy, math, motor development, social-emotional learning, executive functioning skills, and engagement with Jewish holidays, traditions, and values.
• Differentiate materials, environment, and instruction to meet developmental needs.
• Communicate verbally/in writing about each child’s progress, needs, and milestones.
• Ensure compliance with mandated reporting laws and child welfare standards.
• Maintain a safe environment by adhering to all health and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance program and support early intervention efforts.

Experience

• Prior paid or volunteer experience with preschool aged children is required.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and all children in a professional and respectful manner.
• CDA or degree in early childhood or education preferred. Must be willing to work towards CDA if you don’t have it.
• Knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood education.
• Prefer candidate with experience in emergent curricula and incorporating literacy, math, movement, and social-emotional learning.
• Familiarity with varied abilities and early intervention strategies is highly desirable.
• Awareness of Jewish holidays and traditions helpful.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Employee discount for preschool
• Paid sick leave

License/Certification

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Must have ability to commute to Alexandria, VA 22302 reliably