Preschool Teacher

Loudoun County Government; South Riding (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Government is seeking qualified candidates for a Preschool Teacher at a Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services location in South Riding, VA. The role involves teaching foundational skills, planning activities, and maintaining classroom discipline to support children's development.

Responsibilities include observing children, communicating with parents, and ensuring health and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Six (6) months programmatic experience with children or equivalent.
• Complete education and experience requirements to meet Virginia State Teacher certification for position.
• Must undergo pre-employment fingerprinting and CPS background checks; TB test within 30 days; First Aid/CPR before hire; OSHA training within 30 days; MAT/EMAT within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and motivates preschool-aged children.
• Formulates program activities suitable for preschoolers.
• Manages children's behaviors and ratios; follows policies on supervision and discipline.
• Observes activities of preschool children.
• Safeguards health and safety of children enrolled in the program.
• Facilitates professional communication with parents, site personnel, and staff; answers inquiries.
• May perform additional duties specific to role and departmental assignment.

Skills

Instruct preschool-aged children

Motivate children

Plan activities

Communicate with parents

Supervise staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Virginia State Teacher certification requirement

Job description

Salary offers are based on information contained within the application and any attachments (licenses, certifications, etc.). Please ensure your profile and resume are up to date with all experience, education, and skills you wish to be considered.

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters!

Loudoun County's Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Preschool Teacher. Working under the general oversight of the designated supervisor, this role entails teaching foundational skills to preschool children at a specific location for the County. This position, based on the assigned location, delivers learning activities for preschoolers; creates and enforces basic rules to maintain classroom discipline; supports physical, mental, and social development through games, arts, crafts, music, and field trips; discusses children's development with parents; and plans tasks for aides. This position supervises staff.

Locations

• Dulles South Recreation & Community Center, South Riding, VA

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Instructs and motivates preschool-aged children.
• Formulates program activities suitable for preschoolers.
• Manages children's behaviors, communication, and involvement in program activities; upholds the necessary staff-to-student ratios; and adheres to the established policies and procedures concerning supervision, interactions, and disciplinary actions.
• Observes the activities of preschool children.
• Safeguards the health and safety of children enrolled in the program.
• Facilitates supportive and professional communication with parents, site personnel, and staff; answers parent inquiries and requests; delivers program information to interested parents; and ensures the supervisor is well-informed.
• May carry out additional critical job responsibilities that are specific to the role and departmental assignment.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; six (6) months programmatic experience with children or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Complete education and experience requirements to meet Virginia State Teacher certification for position.

Additional Requirements

• Must undergo pre-employment fingerprinting and Child Protective Services (CPS) background checks. Pass TB test within 30 days of hire and each year thereafter. Must annually complete a sworn disclosure statement or affirmation disclosing any criminal convictions or pending criminal charges. First Aid/CPR certifications prior to hire or immediately upon hire; prefer Child Development Associate (CDA) certification or equivalent. Have or take OSHA (Bloodborne pathogens) training within 30 days of hire; MAT/EMAT training within 90 days of hire.