Kindergarten Teacher - Bilingual (Spanish/English)

About the role

Our Arlington location is seeking a motivated bilingual teacher. This is an ideal stepping stone into Early Childhood/Elementary Education, working among professionals who share a love for children. Arlington is the flagship school where the Early Steps mission and vision began, offering the opportunity to teach families supporting bilingual education in the Washington DC/NoVA area. The school also has locations in Springfield and Vienna, conveniently near metro links for easy commuting. With a proud reputation, they seek candidates holding an Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education degree or CDA with years of experience and bilingual Spanish/English ability.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting teaching environments, upkeep of equipment, maintain classroom supply and mentor/train Assistant teachers
• Maintaining child portfolios, conferences, assessments, and written daily communications with families
• Attend training seminars and conferences to maintain knowledge of child care advances and acquire a minimum of 30 training hours per year and continued CDA certifications
• Effectively communicate with families and staff both orally and in writing
• Monthly lesson planning using Learning Through Play Curriculum, individualized planning and enrichments
• Documentation of all accidents and incidents, daily health and behavior logs
• Twice yearly parent‑teacher conferences; attend monthly staff meetings
• Maintain all licensing requirements within the classroom, on the playground and on field trips
• Maintain/mentor positive discipline policy, emotional intelligence, bilingual Spanish/English language arts and the arts (music/dramatic play and creative arts)
• Teach children in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of Early Steps Bilingual Preschool
• Perform all tasks assigned by the Director or Assistant Director/Coordinator
• Treat all children, families, staff, volunteers and visitors with dignity and respect
• Plan activities that encourage each child's emotional, social and physical growth
• Relate to each child's needs from a cultural perspective and work with other children to appreciate diversity and languages
• Help children learn resiliency and explore their creativity

Requirements

• Ability to pass State of Virginia background checks
• FBI fingerprinting and background investigation
• Pass a drug screening
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend and stack school supplies as needed
• Ability to supervise children, help lead activities or projects and work in a group
• Flexibility to work with teachers across all age groups as needed
• Flexibility to work with administrators on various school projects and events

Skills

• Daily Health Observation Certificate
• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Medication Administration Training (MAT) Certificate
• Prepared to submit a physical, TB test screening and drug screening as required

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Child Care Discount
• 3 days PTO per year
• 2 weeks paid vacation – Summer
• 1 week winter bonus time off with pay
• Federal Holidays off with pay