Langley Children’s Center Hiring for Pre-Kindergarten Co-Teacher-experience with emergent curriculum approach Job at McLean, VA Full Time

Langley Children’s Center (LCC) an employer-sponsored and NAEYC accredited program in Northern VA. seeks a Prekindergarten Co-teacher to join our team of dynamic educators for children 4-5 years of age. The PK Co-teacher is part of a classroom team of currently 3 teachers and 13 children. S/he is responsible for planning and co-facilitating an Emergent Curriculum approach as part of the classroom team and based on child-led inquiry. The co-teacher creates an engaging, warm and responsive environment where all children have the opportunity and support to become the best versions of themselves.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of child development and experience in teaching and working with 3-5 year olds. Working closely with other educators, the co-teacher co-plans and implements an emergent curriculum, observes and documents children’s learning and builds sensitive and responsive relationships with children.

Role Responsibilities:

-Co-facilitates developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based project work; collaborates and implements a child-centered and emergent curriculum working cooperatively and collaboratively with a larger teaching team.

-Regularly observes, assesses and documents children’s development, learning and individual and group work for all learning domains. Develops and maintains child observation records and work samples for inclusion in children’s portfolios. Leads Parent-Teacher conferences.

-Collaborates and communicates with other co-workers

-Prepares the daily classroom environment ensuring it is organized, beautiful and inviting for all children and adults; complies with licensing regulations and NAEYC accreditation standards

-Develops authentic parent relationships and shares information daily about the child’s learning and development with families

Requirements:

• REQUIRED: US Citizenship and able to be approved for a Secret-level security clearance after a comprehensive Federal background investigation
• REQUIRED: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status
• Minimum of an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Family Studies. Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education/special Education or Elementary Education preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience teaching within a child-led play and inquiry-based approach to early childhood education
• Experience writing detailed observations of children and developing child portfolios
• Prior experience with a play-based curriculum and Conscious Discipline (social-emotional strategies) preferred
• Ability to lift up to 40 points, engage in repetitive movements (sitting, standing, bending lifting) indoors and outside and sit on the floor for extended periods of time with children
• NOTE: A car is needed for access to site on a daily basis

LCC is open from 7AM to 6PM, Monday through Friday year-round. Teachers must have the ability to work an 8.5 or 9 hour shift between 7AM and 6PM.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and generous benefits.

• Paid Federal holidays, accrued paid time off and Family Leave
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage (health, dental and vision) that starts the first month after hire
• Continuing education benefits and professional development assistance
• Eligible for a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 3 months of employment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
We continue to wear masks indoors, limit child- group size, keep groups separate, and maintain social distance as much as possible.

Application Question(s):

• If offered the position, are you able to begin work within 2 weeks of receiving an offer of employment?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: One location