Preschool Teacher

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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

We‘re seeking qualified applicants to fill the Preschool Teacher position. This (10) month position provides learning activities for preschool children; establishes and enforces basic rules to maintain classroom order, promotes physical, mental, and social development through games, arts, crafts, music, and field trips.

A successful candidate will have great interpersonal skills, the ability to discuss the development of children with parents and plans assignments for Preschool Aides. Our team embraces the uniqueness of each child, inclusive of all individual abilities or needs.

We are currently hiring for the following locations:

• Lucketts Community Center, Leesburg, VA

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Designs and implements a mix of educational and recreational activities to fulfill the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of all preschool children.
• Supervises children‘s behaviors, communication, and involvement.
• Adheres to staff-to-student ratios.
• Follows established policies, procedures, interactions, and disciplinary issues.
• Safeguards the health and safety of children in the program through regular health checks.
• Confirms that toys and equipment meet safety standards for children.
• Administration of food and food service materials.
• Reports incidents and follows emergency protocols.
• Interacts with parents, staff, and school site personnel, engaging in communication and attending team meetings.
• Other essential job functions relevant to the position and department assignment may be carried out.

Please include all employment and volunteer experience working with or supervising children in childcare, recreation, and educational settings.

The Lucketts Preschool Program operates Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. The regular Preschool Teacher position receives additional planning time for a total of 25 hours per week, from August to June.
Minimum Qualifications

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor‘s degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field and Six (6) months of programmatic experience with children.
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.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

• Must undergo a criminal background and child protective services check.
• Within 30 days of being hired, it is necessary to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Within 30 days of being hired, and then annually thereafter, employees must pass the TB test.
• Have or take OSHA (Bloodborne pathogens) training within 30 days of hire.
• MAT/EMAT training within 90 days of hire.
• An annual sworn disclosure statement or affirmation must be completed, disclosing any criminal convictions or pending criminal charges.

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