Preschool Teacher

“I love kids,” said every preschool teacher ever!

If you love kids too, read on! We may have your next job waiting for you.

Pay: $18.00 – $28.00 per hour The setting:

Agudas Achim Preschool is a vibrant early childhood education center dedicated to nurturing children ages 22 months to 5 years. Our welcoming and inclusive program is in Alexandria, VA. We offer a supportive environment where young learners can explore, grow, and develop essential skills for their future. The job:

Seeking an energetic, lifelong learner and dedicated preschool teacher to join our team. Work part-time from 8:45-1:15 or full-time from 8:00-4:00 or 9:00-5:00. (We also always eagerly add to our roster of substitute teachers.) In this role, you will model effective communication, persistence, flexibility, independence, and collaboration. Along with your co-teacher, you will foster learning opportunities and support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children.

Your enthusiasm and interest will inspire children to explore and discover while ensuring a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for every child.

• Encourage children’s growth and exploration using play-based emergent curriculum.
• Promote literacy, math, motor development, social-emotional learning, executive functioning skills, and engagement with Jewish holidays, traditions, and values.
• Differentiate materials, environment, and instruction to meet developmental needs.
• Communicate verbally/in writing about each child’s progress, needs, and milestones.
• Ensure compliance with mandated reporting laws and child welfare standards.
• Maintain a safe environment by adhering to all health and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance program and support early intervention efforts.

• Prior paid or volunteer experience with preschool aged children is required.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and all children in a professional and respectful manner.
• CDA or degree in early childhood or education preferred. Must be willing to work towards CDA if you don’t have it.
• Knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood education.
• Prefer candidate with experience in emergent curricula and incorporating literacy, math, movement, and social-emotional learning.
• Familiarity with varied abilities and early intervention strategies is highly desirable.
• Awareness of Jewish holidays and traditions helpful.

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Employee discount for preschool
• Paid sick leave

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Must have ability to commute to Alexandria, VA 22302 reliably