Kindergarten Teacher - Bilingual; Spanish​/English

Our Arlington location is seeking a motivated bilingual teacher. This is an ideal stepping stone into the field of Early Childhood/Elementary Education as you will work among professionals who share the same love for children!

Arlington is our flagship school where the Early Steps mission and vision began! This is a job opportunity to truly teach and enjoy families who support bilingual education in one of the best areas of Washington DC/ No

VA! We are located in Arlington, Springfield and Vienna just blocks away, from the metro link systems and easy commuting. We have a proud reputation and are searching for the best.

• Responsible for setting teaching environments, upkeep of equipment, maintain classroom supply and mentor/train Assistant teachers
• Maintaining child portfolios, conferences, assessments, and written daily communications with families
• Attend training seminars and conferences to maintain their knowledge of child care advances and acquiring a minimum of 30 training hours per year and continued CDA certifications
  -ECU's
• Effectively communicate with families and staff both oral and written communications.
• Monthly lesson planning using Learning Through Play Curriculum, Individualized planning and Enrichments
• Documentation of all accident and incidents, Daily Health, Behavior Logs
• Twice yearly parent teacher conferences, attend monthly staff meetings
• Maintaining all licensing requirements within the classroom, on the playground and on field trips.
• Maintain/Mentor
  - Positive Discipline Policy, Emotional Intelligence, Bilingual Spanish/English Language Arts and the Arts (Music/Dramatic Play and Creative Arts).
• Teaching children in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of Early Steps Bilingual Preschool
• Perform all tasks assigned by the Director or Assistant Director/Coordinator
• Treating all children, families, staff, volunteers and visitors with dignity and respect
• Planning activities, which encourage each child's growth emotionally, socially and physically
• Relating to the needs of each child from a cultural perspective and work with the other children to appreciate their diversity and languages
• Help children learn resiliency and explore their creativity

• The ability to pass State of Virginia background checks
• FBI - finger printing and background investigation
• Pass a drug screening
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, bend and stack school supplies as needed
• Ability to supervise children, help lead activities or projects and work in a group
• Flexibility in working with Teachers in all age groups as needed
• Flexibility in working with Administrators in various school projects and events

• Daily Health Observation Certificate
• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Medication Administration Training (MAT) Certificate
• Prepared to submit a physical, TB test screening and drug screening as required

• Health Insurance
• Child Care Discount
• 3 days PTO per year
• 2 weeks paid vacation - Summer
• 1 week winter bonus time off with pay
• Federal Holidays off with pay