Early Head Start Teacher I (Day Care Center Teacher I

Position: Early Head Start Teacher I (Day Care Center Teacher I)

This listing closes on 7/31/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

Fairfax County

Salary

$22.19 - $38.84 Hourly

Location

GUM SPRINGS CENTER, 8100 FORDSON RD, ALEXANDRIA (LL15), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-00473

Department

Neighborhood & Community Svcs

Opening Date

07/18/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Pay Grade S15 Posting Type Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply to be considered

This a grant funded position. The salary offer will not exceed the mid-point of the advertised salary range. Join Us in Growing Stronger Communities At the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, we believe every child, family, and community deserves the chance to thrive.

Our mission is rooted in partnership—working together to create equitable opportunities and meaningful outcomes for people of all ages and abilities. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to make a lasting impact, we'd love to have you on our team. About the Role We're looking for a dedicated Teacher I to join our Early Head Start program at the Gum Springs Glen Center in Alexandria, VA.

Under the guidance of the Day Care Center Teacher II and the Early Childhood Education Administrator, you will play a vital role in the daily life of our classroom, providing nurturing, developmentally appropriate care for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. In this role, you will help create a warm, play-based learning environment tailored to meet each child's unique individual needs.

You will be a key member of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in early childhood education. What You'll Do

• Deliver developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum in a high-quality, play-based setting.
• Create an engaging and responsive environment that supports the specific needs of infants and toddlers.
• Complete and report on developmental screenings and assessments through family conferences, home visits, and staff meetings.
• Adhere to all policies regulated by Virginia State Licensing and Federal Head Start Standards to prevent health hazards and ensure child safety.
• Assist in the preparation of essential documentation for local, state, and federal performance standards.
• Work closely with county staff, citizens, and members of the wider childcare community to support our mission.

Why This Role Matters As a Teacher I, you are on the front lines of shaping the earliest experiences of young children. Your dedication helps build the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. Your work directly supports NCS's vision of connected communities where all individuals and families feel empowered to flourish.

Illustrative Duties

Plans, coordinates and presents a program of appropriate experiences for older school-age children or children with special needs;
Develops systems to safeguard the health and safety of the children;
Plans and prepares nutritious daily snacks;
Develops room arrangements to facilitate a variety of experiences to meet the needs and interests of the children;
Plans activities to involve parents in the center's program;
Participates in orientation, staff development sessions and teacher meetings;
Writes newsletter articles and prepares a calendar of activities involving a particular group of children;
Determines supply and equipment needs for their program.

Required Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of individual behavior and the growth and development of children and youth, and the impact of group relationships;
Knowledge of how cultural patterns, socioeconomic differences and/or physically and mentally handicapping conditions affect the behavior of children;
Knowledge of health, safety and first aid methods, and the ability to assume administrative responsibility for assigned areas of a health and safety program;
Knowledge of the factors which cause problems in children;
Ability to establish warm and supportive…