Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Langley Children's Center (LCC) an employer-sponsored and NAEYC accredited program in Northern VA., seeks a Lead Teacher for our PK4/5 group. This is a group of 16-18 children between 4.4 and 5.2 years of age in September. The Lead Teacher, in collaboration with co-teachers, is responsible for planning and facilitating an Emergent Inquiry Curriculum approach (cognitive, social, emotional and physical domains) based on child-led inquiry and project work. The Lead creates and models an engaging, warm and responsive environment where all children have the opportunity and support to become the best versions of themselves. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of typical and atypical child development , experience in teaching in a play and inquiry-based program and working with 4-5 year olds. Working closely with other educators, the lead plans and implements an emergent curriculum , routinely observes and documents children's learning (child portfolios), manages individual child and group behaviors , and builds sensitive and responsive relationships with children and parents.

Role Responsibilities:

• Facilitates developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based project work; collaborates and implements a child-centered and emergent curriculum working cooperatively and collaboratively with a larger teaching team.
• Regularly observes, assesses and documents children's development, learning and individual and group work for all learning domains. Develops and maintains child observation records and work samples for inclusion in children's portfolios. Leads Parent-Teacher conferences.
• Effectively manages children's behavior as individuals and as part of the group.
• Collaborates and communicates with other co-workers
• Prepares the daily classroom environment ensuring it is organized, beautiful and inviting for all children and adults; complies with licensing regulations and NAEYC accreditation standards

Requirements:

• REQUIRED

  : US Citizenship and able to be approved for a Secret-level security clearance after a comprehensive Federal background investigation
• Minimum of an Associate degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, Child Development/Family Studies or closely related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching within a child-led play and inquiry-based approach to early childhood education
• Experience writing detailed observations of children and developing child portfolios
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, engage in repetitive movements (sitting, standing, bending lifting) indoors and outside and sit on the floor for extended periods of time with children

NOTE:

A car is needed for access to site on a daily basis. LCC is open from 7AM to 6PM, Monday through Friday year-round. We offer our employees a competitive salary and generous benefits.

• Paid Federal holidays and accrued paid time off
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision) and life insurance
• Eligible for a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 3 months of employment

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$62,000.00

• $65,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s):

REQUIRED

Do you hold US Citizenship? (Please note that authorization to work does NOT meet this requirement ie: green card/permanent residency.) Do you have experience teaching within a child-led inquiry based early learning environment?

REQUIRED

Do you have your own vehicle, driver's license with Real ID and the ability to reliably commute to McLean, VA?

REQUIRED

Are you able to undergo a comprehensive Federal background investigation to obtain a secret-level security clearance for this role?

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Prekindergarten:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person