Northern Virginia Family Services
Location
Arlington County, Virginia
Salary
$22 / HOUR
The teacher will develop and implement daily lesson plans and individualized development plans using the designated curriculum, creating safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environments for children aged three to five. Responsibilities also include administering developmental screenings, maintaining documentation of child progress, and building strong partnerships with parents.
Candidates must possess an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and have knowledge of infant and child development, along with the ability to follow Head Start guidelines. Essential requirements include reliable attendance, strong interpersonal skills, English fluency, and the ability to pass required background checks, TB tests, and physical requirements like lifting up to 50 lbs.
Do you want to make a lasting impact on children’s lives? Apply to be a Head Start Teacher and help children build the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.
We are looking to hire Teachers to join the NVFS Early Childhood Education / Head Start Center in Arlington! Head Start is one of the longest-running and most successful national school readiness programs in the United States. It provides comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and family engagement services to low-income children and their families. Through Head Start, preschool-aged children build the early literacy, math, and social skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.
As a teacher, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact during one of the most important stages of a child’s development. You will create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where children ages three to five can explore, learn, and build the skills they need to succeed in school.
In this role, you will lead classroom learning, support each child’s individual growth, and build strong partnerships with families. Your work helps foster curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning while supporting the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of every child in your care.
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 [https://www.nvfs.org/about-nvfs/careers/benefits/]in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing. This position has a starting hourly rate of $22.00 and is a on-site role.
Working at Northern Virginia Family Services [https://www.nvfs.org/about-nvfs/] (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 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.
Market context
In Virginia, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by local district staffing needs and the demand for candidates who can support student learning and classroom routines. These roles are competitive when applicants bring strong communication skills, youth development experience, and the ability to adapt to school expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm the original posting for details such as preferred tennis teaching experience and available training or flexible scheduling.