Primary Teacher (Early Head Start)

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 NVFS, we value the diversity of backgrounds, experience, perspectives, and skillsets that we collectively provide to our community, clients and coworkers. We celebrate and thrive on our differences and welcome everyone’s unique contributions. 

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 heathy 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 a hourly rate of $19.62.

In this role, you will:

• Implement classroom activities for each child in the class that provides a secure and enjoyable environment.
• Organize materials and furniture that supports active and quiet playtime that responds to each child’s individual needs. Must be able to observe and evaluate each child’s learning styles and behavior to determine their readiness for new learning opportunities.
• Create and maintain a positive work environment and a working relationship with teammates.
• Attendance reliability.
• 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.

Your Background:  We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. 

• 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 usage 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

Additional requirements: 

• 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 procedures 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.

NVFS is committed to advancing equity, embracing diversity, and promoting inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. NVFS is an E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace. 

NVFS values diversity in our workforce. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, including people of color, all genders and gender identities, people of all abilities, LGBTQ individuals, other members of marginalized communities, veterans and national service alumni. 

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