Benefits/Perks
- Professional Development: Room for growth within the company
- Low child-to-teacher ratios
- Monthly classroom budget
- Weekly planning time
- Paid Time Off/Sick Time & 20+ paid days off
- 403(b) - Retirement Fund
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Yearly Bonuses
- Paid background check, CPR, First-Aid, & Food Handlers Permit
- Teacher Appreciation and Recognition: Surprise Gifts/Snacks
Pay Scale: $20-25/hr
Age Group: 3-4 year olds
Job Summary:
Welcome to a place of work where you consistently feel appreciated.
Work somewhere where you feel valued and acknowledged if you want to be your best self. From building ties with kiddos in the classroom to understanding coworkers, you'll love waking up for your career every day.
The ideal candidate is creative, helpful, kind, a team player, and unafraid to work hard and have fun!
Why Work For Us?
Do you prioritize qualities like excitement, cooperation, and encouragement in a job? To help your career and impact soar, take advantage of a workplace and team that recognize your specialness, talents, and skills.
Exceptional Management & Leadership You’ll Love
What makes you want to work for a top management group? You will learn things to help your career and enjoy the wonderful work-life balance and friendly atmosphere you walk into daily.
Skyrocket Your Career
Take advantage of chances for paid training, professional development, and growth within the organization that is available for career advancement. Get the help you need to advance in the way you deserve.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable for specific age groups of children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media, etc.) to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.)
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are always safe.
- Track children’s progress and report to parents
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche.
- Collaborate with other educators.
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED.
- 1-3 years experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
- CDA, degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education
Join a team that feels like family and enjoys flexible hours and an incredible work-life balance before it’s too late!
APPLY NOW WHILE THIS GREAT JOB IS STILL AVAILABLE!
About Little Beginnings Child Development Center:
At Little Beginnings, we believe that great things start small — and that includes careers! Founded in 1986 by a group of passionate parents who wanted something more meaningful than traditional daycare, Little Beginnings is a non-profit, year-round, full-day parent cooperative childcare center in the heart of Arlington. What began as a bold vision by five moms in 1983 has grown into a thriving learning community where children, families, and educators grow together.
We’re more than just a childcare center — we’re a place where you can make a lasting impact. Our inclusive environment serves children from 3 months to 5 years old and offers integrated classrooms that support children with and without disabilities, thanks to our partnership with Arlington Public Schools’ Preschool Integrated Program. Speech, occupational, and physical therapy services are also available on-site for eligible students.
Working at Little Beginnings means being part of a collaborative and mission-driven team where your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your love for early childhood education is celebrated every day. As a licensed program through the Commonwealth of Virginia and Arlington County, we uphold high standards — but never at the expense of joy, creativity, or connection.
If you’re an educator who thrives in a nurturing, child-centered environment and wants to work where play is purposeful, relationships are prioritized, and everyone’s voice is valued — we’d love to meet you!
