Join the

NVFS Family:

We are looking to hire a Primary Teacher to join the NVFS Early Childhood Education team! At NVFS, our Early Head Start (EHS) program supports infants, toddlers, and families during the most critical years of development. If you believe the first three years shape a lifetime, and you want to be part of that impact — we'd love to meet you. We are hiring a Primary Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally responsive classroom for children ages birth to three. At NVFS, you are not "just a teacher." You are a trusted partner in a family's journey.

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 and is an on-site role.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the safety and well-being of all children Build warm, responsive relationships with infants and toddlers Support social-emotional growth and school readiness Create engaging, developmentally appropriate activities Ensure the safety and well-being of all children Build warm, responsive relationships with infants and toddlers Support social-emotional growth and school readiness Create engaging, developmentally appropriate activities Observe and assess each child's learning style and developmental progress Adjust activities to meet individual needs Maintain accurate documentation and enter required data for compliance Observe and assess each child's learning style and developmental progress Adjust activities to meet individual needs Maintain accurate documentation and enter required data for compliance Develop and nurture trusting relationships with families Collaborate with classroom team and supervisor Participate in reflective supervision and professional development Maintain a positive and respectful classroom culture Develop and nurture trusting relationships with families Collaborate with classroom team and supervisor Participate in reflective supervision and professional development Maintain a positive and respectful classroom culture

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 Digital and technical proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills Must be able to demonstrate and live the organizational values of Communication, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Accountability Additional requirements: Successful completion of background checks, TB test and physical upon hire Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules and policy and procedures manuals Attendance reliability 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 Must be comfortable coming into contact with sick children and taking care of toileting demands of children Working at Northern Virginia Family Services (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 Services (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. Associates or better in Early Childhood Education. CDA Infant Toddler Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.