Merritt Academy·Fairfax, Virginia
The Lead 4's Teacher creates and implements age-appropriate academic and values curricula while maintaining a safe, loving environment. Responsibilities include classroom management, individualizing learning through assessments, and fostering positive partnerships with parents.
Description Do you want to work at a school where a child's natural curiosity and enthusiasm are fostered through imaginative play, creative projects and academic activities that engage and stimulate children's learning? Merritt Academy is a top private elementary school and early childhood program in Northern Virginia serving children from ages infants to 8th Grade. Our commitment is to serve families, to provide exceptional care and an exciting learning environment for each child, and to care and nurture our amazing team.
Merritt Academy is looking for professionals who are passionate about teaching and working with children and are excited about making a difference in their lives.
Our Teachers exhibit enthusiasm, a caring attitude and a love of learning.
The Lead 4's Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing lessons that support age-appropriate academic and values curricula in a loving and safe environment.
The Teacher is responsible for using regular observations and assessments to individualize learning experiences.
The Teacher leads the classroom management including preparing supplies, cleaning, transitions and supervision.
The Teacher coordinates efforts with the teaching team to ensure proper student instruction and social interactions.
The Teacher is responsible for creating a positive parent partnership and serves as a resource to parents.
In order to be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements, including: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field, required Bachelors degree preferred Experience working in education, early childhood experience is required A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day. Must be physically able to lift and carry a minimum of 45 pounds, engage in physical activity with children, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to constantly move and interact with the children to provide stimulation and develop relationships. Must be able to alternate often between sitting and standing. Must be able to maintain sight and sound of the children at all times. CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to obtain. Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Pass pre-employment screenings and trainings as required. We also seek candidates who exhibit professionalism, pride in work, initiative, a strong work ethic and who support parents as partners in education.
Our team makes the difference and are essential to our success as a school! We care about our team and provide generous benefits which include supporting each teacher's passion for learning by providing a tuition reimbursement program as well as many professional development training opportunities. Additional great benefits include: Competitive pay Health, dental and vision insurance options for eligible employees Paid time off and 11 paid holidays Retirement plan with employer matching Life Insurance Discounted tuition rate for child(ren) attending any J127 Education Foundation school To learn more about how Merritt Academy supports and invests in our team go to our website at https://www.merrittacademy.org/careers/.
Market context
Virginia preschool lead teacher roles are often competitive because schools look for candidates with early childhood training, classroom experience, and current safety credentials. This position requires an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, prior experience, the ability to lift 45 pounds, and CPR/First Aid certification; the listed benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification dates and classroom experience before applying.