Lead Preschool Teacher

Summary

Preschool Lead Teacher (Pre-K) – Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church Preschool

Location: 4 miles south of Old Town Alexandria

Part-Time: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church Preschool (MVPCP) is seeking a warm, energetic, and dedicated Lead Teacher to join our vibrant early learning community! We are a play-based, faith-centered preschool that values creativity, collaboration, and a nurturing environment for both children and staff.

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate 5-day Lead Teacher for one of our Pre-K classes. This role is perfect for an educator who loves working with young children, embraces hands-on learning, and fosters a joyful and inclusive classroom environment.

Why Join Our Team?

• Work in a supportive community that values both educators and families.
• Enjoy a part-time schedule with mornings free to inspire young learners and afternoons open for personal pursuits.
• Be part of a collaborative and passionate team that values creativity and play based learning.

If you are a caring and enthusiastic early childhood educator who enjoys fostering a love of learning, we would love to hear from you!

Duties

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans using our STREAMin3 curriculum that support the developmental needs of 4- to 5-year-olds.
• Foster a warm, positive, and encouraging atmosphere where children feel safe and excited to learn.
• Collaborate with assistant teachers, staff, and parents to support each child's growth and development.
• Communicate effectively with families through in-person interactions and our school app, keeping them informed and promoting positive relationships.
• Maintain a structured yet flexible classroom routine that supports social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Complete professional development requirements
• Conduct light cleaning duties and sanitizing toys and table tops
• Follow all staff and program guidelines.

Requirements

• Experience working with and/or caring for young children
• College education, Associates or 4 year degree
• Knowledge of children's developmental stages
• Having a positive attitude and being a lifelong learner
• Patience and empathy in working with young children
• Creativity and the ability to engage children in learning activities

Nice To Haves

• ECE coursework
• First Aid & CPR

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Paid time off (PTO) days
• flexible start time between 8:30 and 9:00am
• Full support from our director and the curriculum resources and training to be successful in the classroom
• Low teacher to child ratio
• Additional afternoon hours possible
• Tuition Discount for staff children
• Paid time for professional development
• Continued focus on your professional development – we offer assistance with finding the right professional development to fit your needs, including assistance with obtaining college scholarships for ECE courses.

About Us

Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church Preschool offers a unique community experience with a bright, spacious, and modern facility complete with a large shady playground and outdoor classrooms. We are dedicated to nurturing our young student’s social-emotional and academic development using a research based and developmentally appropriate, school-wide curriculum to support this goal. Join us in this loving and vibrant environment where children 2 through 5 years old thrive through exploration and play, surrounded by nature and supported by our dedicated team of educators.