Lead Toddler Teacher

Summary

Children’s International School – Teaching Position

Children’s International School, based in Alexandria, Virginia, seeks an energetic, creative educator for our young toddler class. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children as they inquire about the world and explore their curiosities from their perspective. The ideal candidate also has a strong understanding of child development, an excitement for learning, and is patient, calm, and flexible. 

Children’s International School provides hands-on learning that addresses the whole child, utilizing the Reggio Emilia philosophy and Creative Curriculum.

Duties

Key Responsibilities:

To provide a warm, nurturing, and safe learning environment that encourages children to explore and grow.

To implement an intercultural curriculum that meets the social, physical, and emotional needs of a child.

Supervise, train, and evaluate the Teacher's Assistant(s). Collaborate with the assistant (s) on curriculum development.

To direct the children and encourage them in their daily activities.

To maintain good communication with parents, teacher assistants, and the Director.

To promote positive behavior and good social skills with the children by applying consistent techniques in accordance with licensing standards

To keep staff informed of program goals and developments.

To develop a cooperative and supportive attitude within the school.

Requirements

Qualifications:

At least two years of teaching experience in a licensed preschool or childcare program

Relevant education background: CDA, AA, BS/BA in ECE or a child-related field

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Dependable, enthusiastic, and committed

Benefits

After the probationary period

• Paid Federal Holidays 
• 12 days of paid time off annually
• 50% Health insurance paid
• Employer pays a percentage of your retirement contribution

About Us

Children’s International School, based in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking an energetic, creative Lead Teacher in our Pre-K classroom. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children as they inquire about the world and explore their curiosities from their perspective. The ideal candidate also has a love for children and excitement for learning and is patient, calm, and flexible.

Duties Include:

• Maintain good communication with parents and make each parent feel at ease at the preschool.
• Promote positive behavior and good social skills with the children by applying consistent techniques in accordance with licensing standards.
• Interact with the children and encourage them in their activities during the day.
• Develop a cooperative and supportive attitude within the school.



Qualifications:

At least two years of teaching experience in a licensed preschool or childcare program

Relevant education background: CDA, AA, BS/BA in ECE or a child-related field

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Dependable, enthusiastic, and committed

Ability to record significant individual and group behavior.