Primary Teacher; Arlington

Working at Northern Virginia Family Service (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 Service (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.

Join the NVFS Family:
We are looking to hire a Primary Teacher to join the NVFS Early Childhood Education team! Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded community‑based program serving below‑income families and their children from infants to the age of 3 years. The mission of Early Head Start is school readiness, social/emotional development, and promotion of healthy family functioning. Under the supervision of the Center Manager, you as the Primary Teacher will ensure the safety of the children, implement appropriate child activities, and supervise each child’s social/emotional development.

Benefits and Compensation:
We want you to be well, have work/life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing.

This position has an hourly rate of $19.62.

• Implement classroom activities for each child in the class that provide a secure and enjoyable environment.
• Organize materials and furniture that support active and quiet playtime that responds to each child’s individual needs. Observe and evaluate each child’s learning styles and behavior to determine readiness for new learning opportunities.
• Create and maintain a positive work environment and a working relationship with teammates.
• Maintain attendance reliability.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build trust and nurture relationships.
• Participate in regular supervision with supervisor by providing regular updates.
• Remain current on knowledge of standards and other information on program.
• Enter data for record keeping and reporting to meet federal guidelines.

• 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.
• Proficiency in the use of basic technological tools including laptops/computers, email, phones, and internet; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to demonstrate and live the organizational values of Communication, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Accountability.
• Successful completion of background checks upon hire.
• TB testing, results required upon hire and conducted yearly.
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules and policy and procedure manuals.
• 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.

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