TEACHER, PRESCHOOL STUDENTS

• 195 DAY job in Woodbridge Woodbridge, Virginia

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VA Prince William County Public Schools Employer:

Prince William County Public Schools Job Ref:

Ref_182894

Country:

United States State:

Virginia•

VA City:

Woodbridge Zip Code:

20112 TEACHER, PRESCHOOL

STUDENTS

• 195 DAY

JOB STATUS

OPEN

EFFECTIVE

2026-27

POSTING NUMBER:

00059474

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT:

Kilby

ES LOCATION

Woodbridge,VA

POSITION TITLE

TEACHER, PRESCHOOL

STUDENTS

• 195 DAY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides individual, small group and large group instruction to students based on children's individual developmental level. This position works in collaboration with parents to assist children in reaching their full potential. This position requires a physical and TB test prior to employment and every two years thereafter.

Job Description DAYS:

195 FULL

TIME/PART TIME

Full Time Teacher, Preschool Students Job Code:

000241

Job Title:

Teacher, Preschool Students FLSA Status:

Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00012

Reports To:

Principal Calendar

• Primary:

  M
• 195 Inst Mission Statement
• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Job Summary This position provides individualized, small-group, and large-group instruction to students based on each child's developmental level. The teacher works collaboratively with parents to support children in reaching their full potential. Employment requires successful completion of a physical examination and tuberculosis (TB) test prior to hire and every two years thereafter. Essential Responsibilities This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee:

works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030." establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, communicate effectively, relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population, report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled, perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program, have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology, participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct. Essential Responsibilities

• specific to this job
• Plan, schedule, implement, and supervise a developmentally appropriate daily program for preschool children.
• Maintain an organized, safe, inclusive, and engaging physical environment that promotes learning.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor play to ensure child safety at all times.
• Consider and respond to each child's unique cultural, socioeconomic, developmental, emotional, and physical needs.
• Support children in learning to cope with real-life situations and develop social-emotional skills.
• Assist children with self-help skills, including eating, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Identify students with potential special needs; collaborate with and refer to appropriate personnel and support families experiencing challenges that affect the child.
• Conduct daily health observations, document concerns, communicate needed follow-up, and provide first aid when necessary.
• Complete regular home visits and hold parent-teacher conferences; maintain ongoing, open communication with families.
• Encourage family engagement through classroom participation, meetings, and community activities.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and conduct ongoing assessments of children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development.
• Support assistant teachers, aides, volunteers, and classroom staff; promote collaborative team teaching.
• Coordinate and share daily plans with assistant teachers and other staff working with children; encourage the exchange of ideas, strategies, and skills.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, professional development, training sessions, conferences, and workshops.
• Ensure classroom materials and equipment are accessible, developmentally appropriate, well-maintained, and safe; promptly report unsafe conditions.
• Maintain inventory of materials and resources.
• Implement Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC best practices, Virginia Early Learning and Development Standards, and all program component plans.
• Eat breakfast and lunch with children, modeling positive conversation and using mealtime as an intentional learning opportunity.
• Assist in planning and conducting field trips that extend classroom learning.
• Prepare and submit required written reports, documentation, and assessments.
• Follow all program standards of conduct, including: Respecting the identity of each child and family; Refraining from stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability; Maintaining confidentiality of all children's, families', and staff members' information; Ensuring no child is ever left unsupervised; Using only positive child guidance strategies
• never corporal punishment, humiliation, isolation, food-based discipline, or denial of basic needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Other Job Responsibilities Qualifications for Successful Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors
• Knowledge of instructional content, curriculum, materials, and equipment relevant to assigned preschool programs.
• Strong understanding of child growth and development across all domains.
• Familiarity with Prince William County Schools preschool curricula and program expectations.
• Knowledge of Division mission, goals, structures, and early childhood instructional practices.
• Ability to apply current research and evidence-based theories to preschool instruction.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to demonstrate excellent human relations skills.
• Ability to use multimedia and computer technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons tailored to students' needs.

Education or Equivalency Requirements Minimum/ Preferred Education level Description Minimum Bachelor's Degree Preferred Master's Degree Work Experience Requirements Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field 1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion Related and/or Specific As a preschool or early childhood teacher in a developmentally appropriate program 1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion Specific Formal training in Early Childhood Education required. 1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion Specific High Scope training is preferred Certification and License Requirements Certifications/ Licensures Comments State Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an Early Childhood Education endorsement, Early Primary/PreK-3, Elementary PreK6 or any other PreK General Ed Elementary endorsement Industry Current CPR and First Aid training certificates Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type:

INDOOR:

Work is performed in a standard office, classroom, or indoor environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, employees may be exposed to minor inconveniences such as occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.

Area of Interest:

Education:

K-12

Job Category:

Higher-Ed/Education Position type:

Full-Time Post Date:

07/26/26