Job Description

Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers! We're 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 - that's The Loudoun Difference .

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

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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 County's 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 child's uniqueness, including all individual skills or needs.

We are currently hiring for the following location(s):
* Dulles South Recreation & Community Center, South Riding, 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 Dulles South Preschool Program operates Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. The regular Preschool Teacher position receives additional planning time, totaling 32.5 hours per week, from August to June. *

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's 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 the Virginia State Teacher certification for the 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 and Child Protective Services (CPS) background checks. You must obtain certification in CPR and First Aid within 30 days of being hired. Pass the TB test within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter. Have or take OSHA (Bloodborne pathogens) training within 30 days of hire. An annual sworn disclosure statement or affirmation must be completed, disclosing any criminal convictions or pending criminal charges.

Job Tags

Currently hiring, Monday to Friday,

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