Primary Child Care Teacher

Reston Montessori School; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Reston Montessori School in Reston, VA is seeking a full-time Child Care Teacher for the 2026-27 school year, starting Summer 2026. You will support the lead teacher, plan afternoon activities for 3- to 6-year-olds, and assist with daily classroom operations.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, team-oriented, and creative in planning activities. Requirements include a degree in education or child development (preferred) and at least two years of classroom experience, with the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least two years experience in a classroom.
• Creativity with preparing class activities.
• Ability to work until 5:30 each day.

Responsibilities

• Support lead teacher in the Primary Program.
• Plan daily afternoon activities.
• Oversee a classroom of 3-6 year-olds.
• Assist with daily classroom activities.
• Purchase supplies for projects.
• Be responsible for the afternoon curriculum.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or child development

Job description

Job description:
Reston’s oldest Montessori School, is seeking a new team member to join our Primary Program as a Child Care Teacher for the 2026-27 school year to start in the Summer of 2026. This position involves providing support to a lead teacher; planning daily afternoon activities and overseeing a classroom of students aged 3-6. The Child Care Teacher will assist with classroom activities throughout the day, purchase supplies needed for classroom projects and be responsible for the afternoon curriculum.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, work well within a team and strive for excellence. Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in education or child development (preferred)
• At least two years experience working with children in a classroom setting
• Creativity with preparing class activities
• The ability to work until 5:30 each day.

All full-time RMS employees are offered generous benefits including subsidized health insurance, dental insurance, yearly staff training and 5 weeks guaranteed paid vacation per year.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person