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: $18-22/hr
Job Summary:
Your skills and expertise will shine since you'll start teaching an age group that suits you best. By joining our school family, you can build strong connections, teach children new skills, and go home each day feeling satisfied you made a difference.
Enjoy plenty of different opportunities to work with children as young as six weeks old up until they start kindergarten.
If you want a work environment with new surprises every day and crave a flexible work-life balance, you’re in the perfect place!
Responsibilities:
- Assist the lead teacher in carrying out the curriculum and daily activities, including long and short-range goals.
- Maintain a consistent daily routine, including classroom structures, mealtimes, physical play, a nap period, and outside play.
- Assist in conflict management between children in the classroom; teach them skills they still need to learn.
- Being respectful and creating partnerships with your co-workers; must possess a solid ability to communicate positively and openly.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff; this includes cleaning responsibilities throughout the day.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous experience as a teacher’s aide is preferred
- Understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
- Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Energetic and positive attitude
Get started in a career that gives you the freedom and flexibility you need to thrive.
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!
Each center is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the center, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of each center. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the center location, and not to Grow Your Center Corporate.
