Primary Teacher - Infant / Toddler (Loudoun)

Northern Virginia Family Services; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,930,560 - 59,787,840; Full time

Job summary

NVFS is hiring a Primary Teacher for the Early Head Start program, serving infants to toddlers and supporting families in Northern Virginia. You will create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom, partnering with families and staff.

The role emphasizes building relationships, supporting school readiness, and maintaining accurate records while upholding NVFS values. On-site position with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must have CDA in Infant Toddler Development.
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• English fluency; bilingual skills a plus.
• Proficient with digital tools including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Able to uphold organizational values: Communication, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Accountability.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe & Nurturing Classroom: ensure safety, build warm relationships with infants and toddlers, support social-emotional growth and school readiness, design engaging activities.
• Support Individual Development: observe and assess each child’s progress, adjust activities to meet needs, maintain accurate documentation and data for compliance.
• Partner with Families & Team Members: develop trusting family relationships, collaborate with classroom team and supervisor, participate in reflective supervision and professional development, maintain a positive classroom culture.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Current CDA in Infant Toddler Development

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join the NVFS Family: We are looking to hire a Primary Teacher to join the NVFS Early Childhood Education team! At NVFS, our Early Head Start (EHS) program supports infants, toddlers, and families during the most critical years of development. If you believe the first three years shape a lifetime, and you want to be part of that impact — we’d love to meet you.

We are hiring a Primary Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally responsive classroom for children ages birth to three. At NVFS, you are not “just a teacher.” You are a trusted partner in a family’s journey.

Why This Role Matters:

Children in Early Head Start experience stronger school readiness, improved social-emotional skills, and greater long-term success. Your work directly supports families working toward stability and self-sufficiency.

Benefits and Compensation:

This position has an hourly rate of $19.62 and is an on‑site role. We want you to be well, have work/life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Comprehensive benefit offerings are available to support various dimensions of your wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

Create a Safe & Nurturing Classroom

• Ensure the safety and well‑being of all children
• Build warm, responsive relationships with infants and toddlers
• Support social‑emotional growth and school readiness
• Create engaging, developmentally appropriate activities

Support Individual Development

• Observe and assess each child’s learning style and developmental progress
• Adjust activities to meet individual needs
• Maintain accurate documentation and enter required data for compliance

Partner with Families & Team Members

• Develop and nurture trusting relationships with families
• Collaborate with classroom team and supervisor
• Participate in reflective supervision and professional development
• Maintain a positive and respectful classroom culture

Your Background:

• Current CDA in Infant Toddler Development
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Oral and written fluency in English; bilingual language skills a plus
• Digital and technical proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
• Must be able to demonstrate and live the organizational values of Communication, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Accountability

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of background checks, TB test and physical upon hire
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules and policy and procedures manuals
• Attendance reliability
• Must be able to lift a child up to 40 pounds
• Must be comfortable coming into contact with sick children and taking care of toileting demands of children

Working at Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS’ breadth, depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. At Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS), we value every team member’s contribution and our collective impact on our clients and the community. NVFS is an equal opportunity employer, E‑Verify participant and drug‑free workplace.