Teacher, Kindergarten

Young World Physical Education; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated Teacher for Kindergarten at Dominion Trail Elementary School in Ashburn, Virginia. The role involves planning and implementing a supportive instructional program tailored to diverse learners in a safe environment.

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and eligibility for a Virginia teaching license. Responsibilities also include assessing student progress and collaborating with staff and parents to support learning. This is a full-time position with 200 working days per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Eligibility for a Virginia teaching license essential.
• Proficiency in elementary education content necessary.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Design engaging learning experiences aligned with standards.
• Assess student growth against educational goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community for student support.

Skills

Effective teaching methodology

Collaboration with colleagues

Oral and written communication

Behavior management

Instructional program design

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Virginia teaching license eligibility

Job description

Teacher, Kindergarten

Loudoun County Public Schools

Dominion Trail Elementary School - Ashburn, Virginia

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5804652
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

The Teacher plans, designs, implements and assesses an appropriate instructional program in an elementary environment that guides and encourages a diverse group of students at all levels to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The Teacher designs learning experiences, monitors student progress and presents the information to parents, develops assessments, creates and reinforces classroom expectations, works with school administration to prepare students for a variety of assessments, and manages students outside the classroom, such as in school hallways, field trips, etc.

At the elementary level, the Teacher may be assigned to teach students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The Teacher promotes healthy academic and social behaviors in children in a developmentally appropriate manner and continues to positively reinforce these behaviors on a consistent basis. The Teacher also fosters independence through the gradual release of responsibilities by allowing students to develop the skills to perform tasks without assistance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Establishes a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to learning and enables each student to demonstrate agency, ownership, and reflection.
• Designs and implements authentic and engaging learning experiences using the Virginia Standards of Learning, LCPS curriculum, competencies, and strategies to maximize student achievement using a variety of tools and instructional resources.
• Personalizes instruction based upon the needs of students.
• Assesses student growth as related to educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Adheres to LCPS Assessment and Grading policy and guidelines.
• Monitors and supports behavior of students in an instructional setting; assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, playgrounds, and during lunch.
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner with colleagues, students, parents, and the community to promote and support student learning.
• May direct the work of teacher assistants, student teachers, and volunteers to provide an effective learning environment.
• Supports and actively participates in the school’s professional learning community to deepen the understanding of curriculum, content, competencies, assessment, and the developmental needs of students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Holds or is eligible for a Virginia teaching license, with an endorsement in the appropriate subject area
• Demonstrated knowledge of elementary content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Principal or Assistant Principal

FLSA status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 10 months, 200 days, 7 hours per day

Salary Level: Scale A/Licensed

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Remote Work Eligible: No

Union Designation: Certified

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• DOM-A, DOM-C
• Email: [e-mail]