Preschool Teacher
Sterling, MA - USA
Job Summary
Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes 2025 Best Large Employers! Were proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. At Loudoun County we bring together talented professionals from all backgrounds to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic growing community thats The Loudoun Difference.
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- Introduction
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Loudoun County Parks Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people parks and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity equity inclusion and accessibility. We celebrate the strengths of individuals and collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social personal economic and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters!!- Job Summary
Loudoun Countys Department of Parks Recreation and Community Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of preschool teacher. The Preschool Teacher position provides learning activities for preschool children establishes and enforces basic rules to maintain classroom order and promotes physical mental and social development through games arts crafts music and field trips. A successful candidate will have great interpersonal skills and the ability to discuss the development of children with parents and plan assignments for preschool aides. Our team embraces each childs uniqueness including all individual skills or needs.
We are currently hiring for the following location(s):
Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center Sterling VA
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Actively supports motivates and interacts with children during classroom activities; encourages their exploration and play; and assists them in fulfilling their self-care needs.
Lesson planning and implementation of the preschool curriculum.
Engages in communication with parents staff members and personnel at the school site.
Supervises children.
Observes the actions of preschool-aged children.
Other key job functions related to the specific role and department assignment may also be performed as necessary.
*The Preschool Program operates Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The regular preschool teacher position receives additional planning time totaling 25 hours per week from August to June. *- Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; six (6) months programmatic experience with children or equivalent combination of education and experience.Complete education and experience requirements to meet Virginia State Teacher certification for position. *You must be physically able to keep up with participants and lift 50 pounds. *
Preferred Qualifications:
One-year programmatic experience including previous supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with implementing the STREAMin3 curriculum.- Job Contingencies and Special Requirements
Must undergo criminal background fingerprinting and Child Protective Services (CPS) background checks. Complete an annual sworn disclosure statement or affirmation disclosing any criminal convictions or pending criminal charges. You must obtain certification in CPR and First Aid within 30 days of being hired. Pass the TB test within 30 days before the date of hire and every 2 years thereafter.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age color disability gender identity genetic information national origin political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at
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Required Experience:
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