TEACHER, PRESCHOOL STUDENTS - 195 DAY

IMDiversity; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Schools seeks a Preschool Teacher for Kilby ES in Woodbridge, VA. The role involves delivering developmentally appropriate instruction to preschool students across 195 days, with a strong emphasis on family engagement and collaboration with staff.

Employment requires a physical on-site presence; licensure in Early Childhood Education is expected. The position is full-time, with ongoing professional development and adherence to Head Start/NAEYC standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of instructional content, curriculum, materials, and equipment for preschool.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to engage diverse learners.
• Ability to use multimedia and computer technology to enhance teaching.
• Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, implement, and supervise daily preschool activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Supervise indoor/outdoor play and promote child safety.
• Collaborate with families and staff to support each child's development.
• Maintain attendance, assessments, and reports; participate in meetings and professional development.

Skills

Instructional knowledge

Strong communication

Multimedia/tech use

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

TEACHER, PRESCHOOL STUDENTS - 195 DAY

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING NUMBER: 00059474

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Kilby ES

LOCATION: Woodbridge,VA

POSITION TITLE: TEACHER, PRESCHOOL STUDENTS - 195 DAY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS:

An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

Job Description

DAYS: 195

FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full Time

Teacher, Preschool Students

Job Code: 000241 Job Title: Teacher, Preschool Students

FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00012

Reports To: Principal Calendar - Primary: M - 195 Inst

Mission Statement

• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Job Summary

This position provides individualized, small-group, and large-group instruction to students based on each child's developmental level. The teacher works collaboratively with parents to support children in reaching their full potential. Employment requires successful completion of a physical examination and tuberculosis (TB) test prior to hire and every two years thereafter.

Essential Responsibilities

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee:

• works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030."
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others,
• communicate effectively,
• relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population,
• report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled,
• perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program,
• have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology,
• participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and
• recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Essential Responsibilities - specific to this job

• Plan, schedule, implement, and supervise a developmentally appropriate daily program for preschool children.
• Maintain an organized, safe, inclusive, and engaging physical environment that promotes learning.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor play to ensure child safety at all times.
• Consider and respond to each child’s unique cultural, socioeconomic, developmental, emotional, and physical needs.
• Support children in learning to cope with real-life situations and develop social-emotional skills.
• Assist children with self-help skills, including eating, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Identify students with potential special needs; collaborate with and refer to appropriate personnel and support families experiencing challenges that affect the child.
• Conduct daily health observations, document concerns, communicate needed follow-up, and provide first aid when necessary.
• Complete regular home visits and hold parent-teacher conferences; maintain ongoing, open communication with families.
• Encourage family engagement through classroom participation, meetings, and community activities.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and conduct ongoing assessments of children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development.
• Support assistant teachers, aides, volunteers, and classroom staff; promote collaborative team teaching.
• Coordinate and share daily plans with assistant teachers and other staff working with children; encourage the exchange of ideas, strategies, and skills.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, professional development, training sessions, conferences, and workshops.
• Ensure classroom materials and equipment are accessible, developmentally appropriate, well-maintained, and safe; promptly report unsafe conditions.
• Maintain inventory of materials and resources.
• Implement Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC best practices, Virginia Early Learning and Development Standards, and all program component plans.
• Eat breakfast and lunch with children, modeling positive conversation and using mealtime as an intentional learning opportunity.
• Assist in planning and conducting field trips that extend classroom learning.
• Prepare and submit required written reports, documentation, and assessments.
• Follow all program standards of conduct, including: - Respecting the identity of each child and family; - Refraining from stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability; - Maintaining confidentiality of all children's, families', and staff members' information; - Ensuring no child is ever left unsupervised; - Using only positive child guidance strategies- never corporal punishment, humiliation, isolation, food-based discipline, or denial of basic needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Job Responsibilities

Qualifications for Successful Performance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Knowledge of instructional content, curriculum, materials, and equipment relevant to assigned preschool programs.
• Strong understanding of child growth and development across all domains.
• Familiarity with Prince William County Schools preschool curricula and program expectations.
• Knowledge of Division mission, goals, structures, and early childhood instructional practices.
• Ability to apply current research and evidence-based theories to preschool instruction.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to demonstrate excellent human relations skills.
• Ability to use multimedia and computer technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons tailored to students' needs.

Education or Equivalency Requirements

Minimum/ Preferred Education level Description

Minimum

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

Master's Degree

Work Experience Requirements

Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field

1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion

Related and/or Specific

As a preschool or early childhood teacher in a developmentally appropriate program

1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion

Specific

Formal training in Early Childhood Education required.

1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion

Specific

High Scope training is preferred

Certification and License Requirements

Certifications/ Licensures Comments

State

Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an Early Childhood Education endorsement, Early Primary/PreK-3, Elementary PreK6 or any other PreK General Ed Elementary endorsement

Industry

Current CPR and First Aid training certificates

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements

The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type:

INDOOR: Work is performed in a standard office, classroom, or indoor environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, employees may be exposed to minor inconveniences such as occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.