Teacher Aides - Infant/Toddler (Loudoun / Ashburn)

Teachers and classroom staff are at the heart of this work. You will play an important role in supporting classroom activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of children, and helping create a nurturing, engaging environment where infants and toddlers can learn, grow, and thrive.

Why this role matters

At nvfs, our early head start program supports the whole child and the whole family. As a teacher aide, you help create a safe, nurturing environment where infants and toddlers can grow, learn, and reach important developmental milestones while supporting families and educators along the way.

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 [https://www.nvfs.org/about-nvfs/careers/benefits/]in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing. This position has a starting hourly rate of $14.17 and is an onsite role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities and create a safe, nurturing environment for infants and toddlers.
• Assist with observations, developmental tracking, and documentation.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities using positive guidance techniques.
• Build strong relationships with families and support teachers in daily classroom operations.

Your Background

• We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences.
• High school diploma; encouraged to pursue further early childhood education
• Must be able to complete requirements to obtain an Infant Toddler CDA within 12 months of hire
• At least one (1) year experience working with or providing services to children (aged 0-5) and families
• Oral and written fluency in English; bilingual language fluency a plus
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules and policy and procedures manuals
• Attendance reliability
• Ability to follow Early Head Start guidelines for working with children
• Proficiency in use of basic technological tools including laptops/computers, email, phones, and internet; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• 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
• Must be able to lift a child up to 40 lbs
• Must be comfortable coming into contact with sick children and taking care of toileting demands of children

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.